Theta II 2.4 GDI (G4KJ) vs Gamma 1.4 MPI (G4FA)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Gamma 1.4 MPI (G4FA) BUY 80/100
+55 points over Theta II 2.4 GDI (G4KJ)
0 / 100
AVOID Theta II 2.4 GDI (G4KJ) Hyundai/Kia
0 / 100
BUY Gamma 1.4 MPI (G4FA) Hyundai/Kia

Specifications

Theta II 2.4 GDI (G4KJ)
Gamma 1.4 MPI (G4FA)
Brand
Hyundai/Kia
Hyundai/Kia
Verdict
AVOID
BUY
Reliability
25
80
Years
2009--2020
2007--2020
Displacement
2359 cc
1396 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
188--201 hp
100--109 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€5,000--€20,000
€0--€0

Character

Theta II 2.4 GDI (G4KJ)

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

Gamma 1.4 MPI (G4FA)

"Simple MPI = reliable. No DI carbon problems. i20/i30/Ceed workhorse. 200k+ km easy."

Issues Comparison

Theta II 2.4 GDI (G4KJ) 2

◆ CRITICAL
Rod bearing failure — class-action, fire risk €5,000--€20,000 50,000 km--150,000 km
◆ CRITICAL
Recall compliance — verify before purchase €0--€0 0 km--∞

Gamma 1.4 MPI (G4FA) 0

No documented issues.

Models

Theta II 2.4 GDI (G4KJ) 2

Santa Fe 2.4 GDI DM 2012--2018 SUV Sorento 2.4 GDI UM 2014--2020 SUV

Gamma 1.4 MPI (G4FA) 53

Rio DC 2002--2005 Rio DC 2002--2005 Picanto TA 2011--2017 Picanto JA 2017--present i10 IA 2014--2019 Bayon BC3 2021--present Rio YB 2020--present i20 GB 2016--2020 i30 PD 2017--present Kona SX2 2023--present ASX A10 2023--present Rio YB 2020--present Picanto JA 2017--present i20 GB 2016--2020 Kona OS 2017--2023 Stonic YB 2021--present Stonic YB 2017--present Rio YB 2017--present Ceed CD 2018--present i10 AC3 2020--present i10 AC3 2020--present Seltos SP2 2020--present i20 BC3 2020--present i20 BC3 2020--present Pro Ceed CD 2019--present XCeed CD 2019--present Stonic YB 2020--present Getz TB 2002--2011 Getz TB 2005--2011 Rio JB 2005--2011 Venga YN 2010--2019 i30 FD 2007--2012 i30 GD 2012--2017 Rio UB 2011--2017 Ceed ED 2007--2012 Ceed JD 2012--2018 i20 PB 2008--2014 i10 IA 2014--2019 i10 PA 2011--2013 i20 BC3 2020--present i20 PB 2008--2014 Rio YB 2017--present Bayon BC3 2021--present Rio UB 2011--2017 Rio UB 2011--2017 i20 GB 2014--2020 Picanto TA 2011--2017 Stonic YB 2017--present i10 AC3 2020--present Picanto JA 2017--present Stonic YB 2017--present Rio YB 2017--present i20 GB 2014--2020
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