Kappa 1.4 (G4LA) vs Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC) BUY 82/100
+8 points over Kappa 1.4 (G4LA)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Kappa 1.4 (G4LA) Hyundai/Kia
0 / 100
BUY Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC) Hyundai/Kia

Specifications

Kappa 1.4 (G4LA)
Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC)
Brand
Hyundai/Kia
Hyundai/Kia
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
82
Years
2008--2019
2007--2020
Displacement
1248 cc
1591 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
84--100 hp
122--130 hp
Known Issues
1
0
Total Risk Cost
€50--€200
€0--€0

Character

Kappa 1.4 (G4LA)

"i20/Rio/Picanto. Simple NA engine. Timing chain. No turbo complexity. Coil failures. Thermostat. Reliable city car engine. Low running costs."

Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC)

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

Issues Comparison

Kappa 1.4 (G4LA) 1

○ MINOR
Coil pack failure €50--€200 40,000 km--80,000 km

Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC) 0

No documented issues.

Models

Kappa 1.4 (G4LA) 0

No models listed.

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
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