Nu 2.0 GDI (G4NC) vs U 1.1 CRDi (D3FA)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
U 1.1 CRDi (D3FA) BUY 84/100
+34 points over Nu 2.0 GDI (G4NC)
0 / 100
CAUTION Nu 2.0 GDI (G4NC) Hyundai/Kia
0 / 100
BUY U 1.1 CRDi (D3FA) Hyundai/Kia

Specifications

Nu 2.0 GDI (G4NC)
U 1.1 CRDi (D3FA)
Brand
Hyundai/Kia
Hyundai/Kia
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
50
84
Years
2011--2020
2005--2019
Displacement
1999 cc
1120 cc
Layout
I4
I3
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
165--177 hp
75 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€0--€7,200
€0--€1,800

Character

Nu 2.0 GDI (G4NC)

"Direct-injection 2.0 used mainly outside Western Europe (Tucson, Sportage, i40, Elantra, Soul). Its known fault is connecting-rod bearing wear: Hyundai and Kia recalled US cars, added knock-sensor monitoring software and a 15-year engine warranty there, and at least 45 Tucsons caught fire. European guides rate the i40 2.0 GDI as durable. Buy only with service history; a knock or the oil light means stop driving."

U 1.1 CRDi (D3FA)

"Three-cylinder 1.1 CRDi diesel (2005-2019) from the Hyundai/Kia U family, used in the Kia Picanto, Hyundai i10 and i20 and Kia Rio. 75 hp, Bosch common rail, very low fuel use. No widespread serious fault is documented; the main costs come from soot clogging the EGR valve and intake swirl flaps in town driving, and early engines can push oil into the intake through the crankcase breather. Owners report 290,000 km and more. Evidence is limited, so the score is capped."

Issues Comparison

Nu 2.0 GDI (G4NC) 2

◆ CRITICAL
Connecting-rod bearing wear — knock, seizure, fire risk (US recalls) N/A--€7,200 80,000 km--264,000 km
○ MINOR
Intake carbon and coked injectors (direct injection) N/A--N/A N/A--N/A

U 1.1 CRDi (D3FA) 3

● MODERATE
EGR valve and intake swirl flaps clogged with soot N/A--€1,800 50,000 km--100,000 km
○ MINOR
Oil consumption through the crankcase breather (first generation) N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
○ MINOR
Engine block internal corrosion (2008 service action) €0--€0 N/A--N/A

Models

Nu 2.0 GDI (G4NC) 4

i40 VF 2012--2019 Sportage SL 2014--2016 Sportage 2.0 GDI QL 2015--2021 SUV Tucson 2.0 GDI TL 2015--2020 SUV

U 1.1 CRDi (D3FA) 4

Rio UB 2011--2017 Picanto SA 2008--2011 i20 PB 2008--2014 i20 GB 2014--2018
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