Kappa 1.0 T-GDI (G3LC) vs Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC) BUY 82/100
+14 points over Kappa 1.0 T-GDI (G3LC)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Kappa 1.0 T-GDI (G3LC) Hyundai/Kia
0 / 100
BUY Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC) Hyundai/Kia

Specifications

Kappa 1.0 T-GDI (G3LC)
Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC)
Brand
Hyundai/Kia
Hyundai/Kia
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
82
Years
2016--present
2007--2020
Displacement
998 cc
1591 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
100--120 hp
122--130 hp
Known Issues
0
0
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€0--€0

Character

Kappa 1.0 T-GDI (G3LC)

"i10/i20/Picanto turbo three-cylinder. Peppy city engine. Limited long-term data but no major red flags."

Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC)

"Same as 1.4 but more power. Globally deployed. Excellent parts availability. Reliable daily."

Models

Kappa 1.0 T-GDI (G3LC) 6

Kona 1.0 T-GDI OS 2017--2023 SUV Picanto 1.0 T-GDI JA 2017--2024 Hatchback Rio 1.0 T-GDI FB 2017--2024 Hatchback Stonic 1.0 T-GDI YB 2017--2024 SUV i10 1.0 T-GDI AC 2019--2024 Hatchback i20 1.0 T-GDI BC3 2020--2024 Hatchback

Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC) 27

Getz TB 2002--2011 Rio JB 2005--2011 Cerato LD 2004--2009 i30 FD 2007--2012 i20 PB 2008--2014 Soul AM 2009--2013 Ceed ED 2007--2012 Cerato TD 2009--2013 Venga YN 2010--2019 Soul PS 2014--2019 i40 VF 2011--2019 Sportage QL 2016--2021 Sportage SL 2010--2015 Carens RP 2013--2019 Ceed JD 2012--2018 Tucson TL 2015--2021 i30 GD 2012--2017 Sportage JE/KM 2004--2010 Sportage KM 2004--2010 Ceed ED 2007--2012 i30 FD 2007--2012 Tucson JM 2004--2010 Cerato LD 2004--2009 Picanto 1.2 MPI JA 2017--2024 Hatchback Rio 1.4 MPI UB 2011--2017 Hatchback i10 1.2 MPI BA 2013--2019 Hatchback i20 1.2 MPI GB 2014--2020 Hatchback
Full Kappa 1.0 T-GDI (G3LC) Report Full Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC) Report