Smartstream 2.5 NA (G4KM) vs Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) ACCEPTABLE 74/100
+14 points over Smartstream 2.5 NA (G4KM)
0 / 100
CAUTION Smartstream 2.5 NA (G4KM) Hyundai/Kia
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) Hyundai/Kia

Specifications

Smartstream 2.5 NA (G4KM)
Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)
Brand
Hyundai/Kia
Hyundai/Kia
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
60
74
Years
2019--present
2018--present
Displacement
2497 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
191--194 hp
115--136 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€2,000
€700--€1,500

Character

Smartstream 2.5 NA (G4KM)

"Theta III. Oil consumption concerns + piston ring issues reported. Early recall in Korea. Watch carefully."

Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)

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

Issues Comparison

Smartstream 2.5 NA (G4KM) 1

● MODERATE
Oil consumption concern (some units) €0--€2,000 40,000 km--100,000 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

Smartstream 2.5 NA (G4KM) 3

Stinger CK 2017--2023 Santa Fe 2.5 GDI MX5 2020--2024 SUV i30 N 2.0 T-GDI PD 2017--2024 Hatchback

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 Smartstream 2.5 NA (G4KM) Report Full Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) Report