Theta II 2.0 (G4KD) vs Gamma 1.4 MPI (G4FA)
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
Gamma 1.4 MPI (G4FA)
BUY
80/100
+32 points over Theta II 2.0 (G4KD)
0
/ 100
CAUTION
Theta II 2.0 (G4KD)
Hyundai/Kia
0
/ 100
BUY
Gamma 1.4 MPI (G4FA)
Hyundai/Kia
Specifications
Theta II 2.0 (G4KD)
Gamma 1.4 MPI (G4FA)
Brand
Hyundai/Kia
Hyundai/Kia
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
48
80
Years
2008--2018
2007--2020
Displacement
1998 cc
1396 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
163--165 hp
100--109 hp
Known Issues
2
0
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."
Gamma 1.4 MPI (G4FA)
"Simple MPI = reliable. No DI carbon problems. i20/i30/Ceed workhorse. 200k+ km easy."
Issues Comparison
Theta II 2.0 (G4KD) 2
◆ CRITICAL
Oil consumption leading to seizure
◆ CRITICAL
Connecting rod bearing failure (recall)
Gamma 1.4 MPI (G4FA) 0
No documented issues.
Models
Theta II 2.0 (G4KD) 0
No models listed.