Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) vs G6DH 3.5 V6

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
G6DH 3.5 V6 ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+1 points over Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) Hyundai/Kia
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE G6DH 3.5 V6 Hyundai/Kia

Specifications

Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)
G6DH 3.5 V6
Brand
Hyundai/Kia
Hyundai/Kia
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
74
75
Years
2018--present
2020--present
Displacement
1598 cc
3470 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
115--136 hp
272--300 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€700--€1,500
€0--€0

Character

Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)

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

G6DH 3.5 V6

"Genesis G80/GV70. Latest Lambda V6. NA or twin-turbo (3.5T). Chain driven. Too new for long-term data. No known pattern failures. Refined luxury V6."

Issues Comparison

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

G6DH 3.5 V6 1

○ MINOR
Too new for pattern failures €0--€0 0 km--0 km

Models

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

G6DH 3.5 V6 1

Carnival KA4 2021--present
Full Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) Report Full G6DH 3.5 V6 Report