Theta II 2.0T (G4KH) vs Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) ACCEPTABLE 74/100
+29 points over Theta II 2.0T (G4KH)
0 / 100
AVOID Theta II 2.0T (G4KH) Hyundai/Kia
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) Hyundai/Kia

Specifications

Theta II 2.0T (G4KH)
Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)
Brand
Hyundai/Kia
Hyundai/Kia
Verdict
AVOID
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
45
74
Years
2010--2019
2018--present
Displacement
1998 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
245--274 hp
115--136 hp
Known Issues
0
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€700--€1,500

Character

Theta II 2.0T (G4KH)

"Same Theta II platform. Better than 2.4 but shares some bearing concerns. Powerful though."

Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)

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

Issues Comparison

Theta II 2.0T (G4KH) 0

No documented issues.

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

Theta II 2.0T (G4KH) 7

Sorento UM 2015--2020 Stinger CK 2018--2023 Sorento UM 2015--2020 Santa Fe DM 2013--2018 i30 PD 2021--present i30 PD 2018--present Santa Fe TM 2019--2024

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 Theta II 2.0T (G4KH) Report Full Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) Report