Nu 2.0 GDI (G4NA) vs Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) ACCEPTABLE 74/100
+44 points over Nu 2.0 GDI (G4NA)
0 / 100
AVOID Nu 2.0 GDI (G4NA) Hyundai/Kia
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) Hyundai/Kia

Specifications

Nu 2.0 GDI (G4NA)
Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)
Brand
Hyundai/Kia
Hyundai/Kia
Verdict
AVOID
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
30
74
Years
2011--2020
2018--present
Displacement
1999 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
154--166 hp
115--136 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€4,000--€15,000
€700--€1,500

Character

Nu 2.0 GDI (G4NA)

"Piston ring defect causes oil consumption and potential engine seizure. Massive recall. Rod bearing failures. Avoid."

Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)

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

Issues Comparison

Nu 2.0 GDI (G4NA) 1

◆ CRITICAL
Rod bearing failure — Engine Litigation II €4,000--€15,000 50,000 km--130,000 km

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 2.0 GDI (G4NA) 2

Tucson TL 2015--2021 Sportage 2.0 GDI QL 2015--2021 SUV

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 2.0 GDI (G4NA) Report Full Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) Report