Theta II 2.4 (G4KJ) vs Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP) ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+37 points over Theta II 2.4 (G4KJ)
0 / 100
AVOID Theta II 2.4 (G4KJ) Hyundai/Kia
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP) Hyundai/Kia

Specifications

Theta II 2.4 (G4KJ)
Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP)
Brand
Hyundai/Kia
Hyundai/Kia
Verdict
AVOID
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
38
75
Years
2009--2020
2019--present
Displacement
2359 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
188--201 hp
178--180 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."

Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP)

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

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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