Nu 1.8 (G4NB) vs Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) ACCEPTABLE 74/100
+2 points over Nu 1.8 (G4NB)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Nu 1.8 (G4NB) Hyundai/Kia
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) Hyundai/Kia

Specifications

Nu 1.8 (G4NB)
Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)
Brand
Hyundai/Kia
Hyundai/Kia
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
72
74
Years
2011--2019
2018--present
Displacement
1797 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
143--150 hp
115--136 hp
Known Issues
0
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€700--€1,500

Character

Nu 1.8 (G4NB)

"Elantra/Cerato engine. Generally dependable. Rod bearing concerns at very high mileage."

Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)

"Updated CRDi diesel with improved emissions. Tucson/Sportage. Reliable with standard diesel maintenance."

Issues Comparison

Nu 1.8 (G4NB) 0

No documented issues.

Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) 2

○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (GDI) €300--€600 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Timing chain — early data building €400--€900 100,000 km--160,000 km

Models

Nu 1.8 (G4NB) 4

Optima/K5 JF 2016--2020 Optima JF 2016--2020 Sportage QL 2016--2018 i40 VF 2012--2019

Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) 10

Ceed 1.4 T-GDI CD 2018--2024 Hatchback Ceed 1.5 T-GDI CD LCI 2021--2024 Hatchback ProCeed 1.5 T-GDI CD 2018--2024 Wagon Sportage 1.6 T-GDI QL 2015--2021 SUV Sportage 1.6 T-GDI NQ5 2021--2024 SUV Tucson 1.6 T-GDI TL 2015--2020 SUV Tucson 1.6 T-GDI NX4 2020--2024 SUV Xceed 1.5 T-GDI CD 2019--2024 SUV i30 1.4 T-GDI PD 2017--2024 Hatchback i30 1.5 T-GDI PD LCI 2020--2024 Hatchback
Full Nu 1.8 (G4NB) Report Full Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) Report