Kappa 1.0 T-GDI (G3LC) vs Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP) ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+7 points over Kappa 1.0 T-GDI (G3LC)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Kappa 1.0 T-GDI (G3LC) Hyundai/Kia
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP) Hyundai/Kia

Specifications

Kappa 1.0 T-GDI (G3LC)
Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP)
Brand
Hyundai/Kia
Hyundai/Kia
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
68
75
Years
2016--present
2019--present
Displacement
998 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
100--120 hp
178--180 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."

Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP)

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

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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