Theta II 2.0 (G4KD) vs G6DH 3.5 V6

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
G6DH 3.5 V6 ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+27 points over Theta II 2.0 (G4KD)
0 / 100
CAUTION Theta II 2.0 (G4KD) Hyundai/Kia
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE G6DH 3.5 V6 Hyundai/Kia

Specifications

Theta II 2.0 (G4KD)
G6DH 3.5 V6
Brand
Hyundai/Kia
Hyundai/Kia
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
48
75
Years
2008--2018
2020--present
Displacement
1998 cc
3470 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
163--165 hp
272--300 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€10,000
€0--€0

Character

Theta II 2.0 (G4KD)

"ix35/Sportage SL. Part of Theta II recall campaign — connecting rod bearing failure, engine seizure. NHTSA massive complaint volume. Check recall status before buying. Post-recall engines improved."

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

Theta II 2.0 (G4KD) 2

◆ CRITICAL
Oil consumption leading to seizure €0--€5,000 40,000 km--120,000 km
◆ CRITICAL
Connecting rod bearing failure (recall) €0--€5,000 50,000 km--150,000 km

G6DH 3.5 V6 1

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

Models

Theta II 2.0 (G4KD) 0

No models listed.

G6DH 3.5 V6 1

Carnival KA4 2021--present
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