Gamma 1.6 GDI (G4FD) vs Gamma 1.4 MPI (G4FA)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Gamma 1.4 MPI (G4FA) BUY 80/100
+45 points over Gamma 1.6 GDI (G4FD)
0 / 100
AVOID Gamma 1.6 GDI (G4FD) Hyundai/Kia
0 / 100
BUY Gamma 1.4 MPI (G4FA) Hyundai/Kia

Specifications

Gamma 1.6 GDI (G4FD)
Gamma 1.4 MPI (G4FA)
Brand
Hyundai/Kia
Hyundai/Kia
Verdict
AVOID
BUY
Reliability
35
80
Years
2011--2020
2007--2020
Displacement
1591 cc
1396 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
132--140 hp
100--109 hp
Known Issues
1
0
Total Risk Cost
€3,000--€12,000
€0--€0

Character

Gamma 1.6 GDI (G4FD)

"Direct injection = carbon buildup. No port injection to clean valves. Excessive carbon deposits cause misfires. Problematic."

Gamma 1.4 MPI (G4FA)

"Simple MPI = reliable. No DI carbon problems. i20/i30/Ceed workhorse. 200k+ km easy."

Issues Comparison

Gamma 1.6 GDI (G4FD) 1

◆ CRITICAL
Rod bearing failure — included in settlement €3,000--€12,000 50,000 km--130,000 km

Gamma 1.4 MPI (G4FA) 0

No documented issues.

Models

Gamma 1.6 GDI (G4FD) 1

i30 1.6 GDI GD 2011--2017 Hatchback

Gamma 1.4 MPI (G4FA) 53

Rio DC 2002--2005 Rio DC 2002--2005 Picanto TA 2011--2017 Picanto JA 2017--present i10 IA 2014--2019 Bayon BC3 2021--present Rio YB 2020--present i20 GB 2016--2020 i30 PD 2017--present Kona SX2 2023--present ASX A10 2023--present Rio YB 2020--present Picanto JA 2017--present i20 GB 2016--2020 Kona OS 2017--2023 Stonic YB 2021--present Stonic YB 2017--present Rio YB 2017--present Ceed CD 2018--present i10 AC3 2020--present i10 AC3 2020--present Seltos SP2 2020--present i20 BC3 2020--present i20 BC3 2020--present Pro Ceed CD 2019--present XCeed CD 2019--present Stonic YB 2020--present Getz TB 2002--2011 Getz TB 2005--2011 Rio JB 2005--2011 Venga YN 2010--2019 i30 FD 2007--2012 i30 GD 2012--2017 Rio UB 2011--2017 Ceed ED 2007--2012 Ceed JD 2012--2018 i20 PB 2008--2014 i10 IA 2014--2019 i10 PA 2011--2013 i20 BC3 2020--present i20 PB 2008--2014 Rio YB 2017--present Bayon BC3 2021--present Rio UB 2011--2017 Rio UB 2011--2017 i20 GB 2014--2020 Picanto TA 2011--2017 Stonic YB 2017--present i10 AC3 2020--present Picanto JA 2017--present Stonic YB 2017--present Rio YB 2017--present i20 GB 2014--2020
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