Theta II 2.4 (G4KJ) vs Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC) BUY 82/100
+44 points over Theta II 2.4 (G4KJ)
0 / 100
AVOID Theta II 2.4 (G4KJ) Hyundai/Kia
0 / 100
BUY Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC) Hyundai/Kia

Specifications

Theta II 2.4 (G4KJ)
Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC)
Brand
Hyundai/Kia
Hyundai/Kia
Verdict
AVOID
BUY
Reliability
38
82
Years
2009--2020
2007--2020
Displacement
2359 cc
1591 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
188--201 hp
122--130 hp
Known Issues
0
0
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€0--€0

Character

Theta II 2.4 (G4KJ)

"MASSIVE recall. Rod bearing failure, engine seizure, fire risk. Multiple class-actions. Avoid."

Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC)

"Same as 1.4 but more power. Globally deployed. Excellent parts availability. Reliable daily."

Models

Theta II 2.4 (G4KJ) 8

Optima TF 2012--2015 Cerato TD 2009--2013 Sportage SL 2010--2015 Sorento XM 2010--2015 Santa Fe CM 2006--2012 Santa Fe DM 2013--2018 Sorento UM 2015--2020 Santa Fe TM 2019--2024

Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC) 27

Getz TB 2002--2011 Rio JB 2005--2011 Cerato LD 2004--2009 i30 FD 2007--2012 i20 PB 2008--2014 Soul AM 2009--2013 Ceed ED 2007--2012 Cerato TD 2009--2013 Venga YN 2010--2019 Soul PS 2014--2019 i40 VF 2011--2019 Sportage QL 2016--2021 Sportage SL 2010--2015 Carens RP 2013--2019 Ceed JD 2012--2018 Tucson TL 2015--2021 i30 GD 2012--2017 Sportage JE/KM 2004--2010 Sportage KM 2004--2010 Ceed ED 2007--2012 i30 FD 2007--2012 Tucson JM 2004--2010 Cerato LD 2004--2009 Picanto 1.2 MPI JA 2017--2024 Hatchback Rio 1.4 MPI UB 2011--2017 Hatchback i10 1.2 MPI BA 2013--2019 Hatchback i20 1.2 MPI GB 2014--2020 Hatchback
Full Theta II 2.4 (G4KJ) Report Full Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC) Report