Smartstream 2.5 NA (G4KM) vs Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP) ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+15 points over Smartstream 2.5 NA (G4KM)
0 / 100
CAUTION Smartstream 2.5 NA (G4KM) Hyundai/Kia
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP) Hyundai/Kia

Specifications

Smartstream 2.5 NA (G4KM)
Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP)
Brand
Hyundai/Kia
Hyundai/Kia
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
60
75
Years
2019--present
2019--present
Displacement
2497 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
191--194 hp
178--180 hp
Known Issues
1
0
Total Risk Cost
€0--€2,000
€0--€0

Character

Smartstream 2.5 NA (G4KM)

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

Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP)

"Gamma III architecture. Oil separator = less carbon. Improved over earlier 1.6T. Good daily."

Issues Comparison

Smartstream 2.5 NA (G4KM) 1

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

Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP) 0

No documented issues.

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 1.6T (G4FP) 20

Sportage NQ5 2022--present Tucson NX4 2021--present Sportage NQ5 2022--present Tucson NX4 2021--present Seltos SP2 2020--present Sorento MQ4 2020--present Sportage NQ5 2022--present Santa Fe TM 2021--2024 Sportage NQ5 2022--present Tucson NX4 2021--present Santa Fe MX5 2024--present Santa Fe TM 2021--2024 Santa Fe MX5 2024--present Sorento MQ4 2021--present Tucson NX4 2021--present Kona SX2 2023--present Pro Ceed CD 2019--2021 i30 PD 2017--present Ceed CD 2018--present XCeed CD 2019--2021
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