Gamma 1.6 GDI (G4FD) vs Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP) ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+40 points over Gamma 1.6 GDI (G4FD)
0 / 100
AVOID Gamma 1.6 GDI (G4FD) Hyundai/Kia
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP) Hyundai/Kia

Specifications

Gamma 1.6 GDI (G4FD)
Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP)
Brand
Hyundai/Kia
Hyundai/Kia
Verdict
AVOID
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
35
75
Years
2011--2020
2019--present
Displacement
1591 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
132--140 hp
178--180 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."

Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP)

"Gamma III architecture. Oil separator = less carbon. Improved over earlier 1.6T. Good daily."

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 1.6T (G4FP) 0

No documented issues.

Models

Gamma 1.6 GDI (G4FD) 1

i30 1.6 GDI GD 2011--2017 Hatchback

Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP) 20

Sportage NQ5 2022--present Tucson NX4 2021--present Sportage NQ5 2022--present Tucson NX4 2021--present Seltos SP2 2020--present Sorento MQ4 2020--present Sportage NQ5 2022--present Santa Fe TM 2021--2024 Sportage NQ5 2022--present Tucson NX4 2021--present Santa Fe MX5 2024--present Santa Fe TM 2021--2024 Santa Fe MX5 2024--present Sorento MQ4 2021--present Tucson NX4 2021--present Kona SX2 2023--present Pro Ceed CD 2019--2021 i30 PD 2017--present Ceed CD 2018--present XCeed CD 2019--2021
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