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

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC) BUY 82/100
+57 points over Theta II 2.4 GDI (G4KJ)
0 / 100
AVOID Theta II 2.4 GDI (G4KJ) Hyundai/Kia
0 / 100
BUY Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC) Hyundai/Kia

Specifications

Theta II 2.4 GDI (G4KJ)
Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC)
Brand
Hyundai/Kia
Hyundai/Kia
Verdict
AVOID
BUY
Reliability
25
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
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 1.6 MPI (G4FC)

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

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 1.6 MPI (G4FC) 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 1.6 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 GDI (G4KJ) Report Full Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC) Report