Kappa 1.4 (G4LA) vs Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP) ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+1 points over Kappa 1.4 (G4LA)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Kappa 1.4 (G4LA) Hyundai/Kia
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP) Hyundai/Kia

Specifications

Kappa 1.4 (G4LA)
Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP)
Brand
Hyundai/Kia
Hyundai/Kia
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
74
75
Years
2008--2019
2019--present
Displacement
1248 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
84--100 hp
178--180 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."

Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP)

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

Issues Comparison

Kappa 1.4 (G4LA) 1

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

Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP) 0

No documented issues.

Models

Kappa 1.4 (G4LA) 0

No models listed.

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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