Gamma 1.6 GDI (G4FD) vs Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) ACCEPTABLE 74/100
+39 points over Gamma 1.6 GDI (G4FD)
0 / 100
AVOID Gamma 1.6 GDI (G4FD) Hyundai/Kia
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) Hyundai/Kia

Specifications

Gamma 1.6 GDI (G4FD)
Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)
Brand
Hyundai/Kia
Hyundai/Kia
Verdict
AVOID
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
35
74
Years
2011--2020
2018--present
Displacement
1591 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
132--140 hp
115--136 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€3,000--€12,000
€700--€1,500

Character

Gamma 1.6 GDI (G4FD)

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

Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)

"Updated CRDi diesel with improved emissions. Tucson/Sportage. Reliable with standard diesel maintenance."

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

Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) 2

○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (GDI) €300--€600 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Timing chain — early data building €400--€900 100,000 km--160,000 km

Models

Gamma 1.6 GDI (G4FD) 1

i30 1.6 GDI GD 2011--2017 Hatchback

Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) 10

Ceed 1.4 T-GDI CD 2018--2024 Hatchback Ceed 1.5 T-GDI CD LCI 2021--2024 Hatchback ProCeed 1.5 T-GDI CD 2018--2024 Wagon Sportage 1.6 T-GDI QL 2015--2021 SUV Sportage 1.6 T-GDI NQ5 2021--2024 SUV Tucson 1.6 T-GDI TL 2015--2020 SUV Tucson 1.6 T-GDI NX4 2020--2024 SUV Xceed 1.5 T-GDI CD 2019--2024 SUV i30 1.4 T-GDI PD 2017--2024 Hatchback i30 1.5 T-GDI PD LCI 2020--2024 Hatchback
Full Gamma 1.6 GDI (G4FD) Report Full Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) Report