Hyundai-Kia G4GC
This is a very reliable power unit with a long resource and without serious flaws. Its weak points include perhaps a rather…
Hyundai i30 engines
The Hyundai i30 is a South Korean compact car produced by the Hyundai Motor Company since 2007. The model is based on the Kia Cee’d and is identical in body modifications, powertrain and transmission. In the US and Canada, the Hyundai i30 station wagon is sold under the Elantra Touring brand. Since 2012, 2nd generation cars have been sold. The car is assembled in the Czech Republic, South Korea and China. In the Russian market, the car is available only in a hatchback body.
The Hyundai i30 was offered with 19 engines since 2007 (15 petrol, 4 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.0 to 2.0 liters, power output from 75 to 280 hp. 18 use a timing chain and 2 a timing belt. 10 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Hyundai-Kia G4GC (about 500,000 km).
Hyundai i30 engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai i30 1 (FD) 2007–2012 | |||||||
| Hyundai-Kia G4GC | 2007–2010 | 2.0 L R4 | 136–143 hp | petrol | chain + belt | 4.5 L | ~500,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4FC | 2007–2012 | 1.6 L R4 | 120–128 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4FA | 2007–2012 | 1.4 L R4 | 99–109 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia D4EA | 2007–2010 | 2.0 L R4 | 112–150 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 6.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia D4FB | 2008–2012 | 1.6 L R4 | 90–136 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 5.7 L | ~350,000 km |
| Hyundai i30 2 (GD) 2011–2017 | |||||||
| Hyundai-Kia D4FC | 2011–2015 | 1.4 L R4 | 75–90 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 5.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4NB | 2011–2016 | 1.8 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol | chain | 4.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4FG | 2011–2017 | 1.6 L R4 | 123–132 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4FD | 2011–2017 | 1.6 L R4 | 130–140 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4NC | 2013–2016 | 2.0 L R4 | 150–177 hp | petrol | chain | 4.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4LC | 2015–2017 | 1.4 L R4 | 100 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4FJ | 2015–2017 | 1.6 L R4 | 177–204 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 5.1 L | ~250,000 km |
| Hyundai i30 3 (PD) 2016–present | |||||||
| Hyundai-Kia G3LC | 2016–present | 1.0 L R3 | 100–120 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 3.9 L | ~220,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia D4FE | 2017–present | 1.6 L R4 | 116–136 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 4.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4LD | 2017–present | 1.4 L R4 | 130–140 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4KH | 2018–2020 | 2.0 L R4 | 240–280 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 6.1 L | ~200,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4LH | 2020–present | 1.5 L R4 | 150–160 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.5 L | ~220,000 km |
| Hyundai G4LG | 2020–present | 1.5 L R4 | 110 hp | petrol | chain | 3.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Hyundai G3LF | 2020–present | 1.0 L R3 | 120 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 3.6 L | ~200,000 km |
Hyundai i30 engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Hyundai i30?
Hyundai i30 1 (FD) (2007–2012): Hyundai-Kia G4GC, Hyundai-Kia G4FC, Hyundai-Kia G4FA, Hyundai-Kia D4EA and Hyundai-Kia D4FB; Hyundai i30 2 (GD) (2011–2017): Hyundai-Kia D4FC, Hyundai-Kia G4NB, Hyundai-Kia G4FG, Hyundai-Kia G4FD, Hyundai-Kia G4NC, Hyundai-Kia G4LC and Hyundai-Kia G4FJ; Hyundai i30 3 (PD) (2016–present): Hyundai-Kia G3LC, Hyundai-Kia D4FE, Hyundai-Kia G4LD, Hyundai-Kia G4KH, Hyundai-Kia G4LH, Hyundai G4LG and Hyundai G3LF.
Which Hyundai i30 engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Hyundai i30 engines are: Hyundai-Kia G4GC — about 500,000 km; Hyundai-Kia D4EA — about 400,000 km; Hyundai-Kia D4FB — about 350,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Hyundai i30 engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Hyundai G3LF — 3.6 L (0W-20); Hyundai G4LG — 3.4 L (5W-30); Hyundai-Kia D4EA — 6.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Hyundai-Kia D4FB — 5.7 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia D4FC — 5.7 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia D4FE — 4.4 L (5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G3LC — 3.9 L (5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4FA — 3.7 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4FC — 3.7 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4FD — 4.2 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4FG — 3.7 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4FJ — 5.1 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4GC — 4.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Hyundai-Kia G4KH — 6.1 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4LC — 3.7 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4LD — 4.5 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4LH — 4.5 L (5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4NB — 4.5 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4NC — 4.6 L (5W-20, 5W-30).
Does the Hyundai i30 have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Hyundai G3LF, Hyundai G4LG, Hyundai-Kia D4FB, Hyundai-Kia D4FC, Hyundai-Kia D4FE, Hyundai-Kia G3LC, Hyundai-Kia G4FA, Hyundai-Kia G4FC, Hyundai-Kia G4FD, Hyundai-Kia G4FG, Hyundai-Kia G4FJ, Hyundai-Kia G4GC, Hyundai-Kia G4KH, Hyundai-Kia G4LC, Hyundai-Kia G4LD, Hyundai-Kia G4LH, Hyundai-Kia G4NB and Hyundai-Kia G4NC; timing belt: Hyundai-Kia D4EA and Hyundai-Kia G4GC. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Hyundai i30 available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Hyundai-Kia D4EA, Hyundai-Kia D4FB, Hyundai-Kia D4FC and Hyundai-Kia D4FE.
Engine details
Hyundai-Kia D4EA
This diesel engine is demanding on the maintenance schedule and the quality of the oil used, therefore, particularly economical owners often experience…
Hyundai-Kia D4FB
The turbine of the first generation diesel engines did not last long, sometimes it was replaced at 30,000 km, and defective glow…
Hyundai-Kia G4FA
In the early years, the engine was equipped with a large ram's horn exhaust manifold, but since about 2010 it has been…
Hyundai-Kia G4FC
The motors of the first years of production were equipped with a large “ram's horn” exhaust manifold, but with the transition to…
Hyundai-Kia G4FD
The most common problem here is the rapid formation of carbon deposits on the intake valves, naturally this is due to the…
Hyundai-Kia D4FC
This diesel engine is equipped with a completely reliable Bosch Common Rail fuel system and on specialized forums they only complain about…
Hyundai-Kia G4FG
The most famous problem of the units of this family is seizures in the cylinders. A small catalytic converter for its quick…
Hyundai-Kia G4KH
These turbo engines are very demanding on the quality of the oil and the procedure for replacing it, otherwise the risk of…
Hyundai-Kia G4NB
Most of all, the engines of this family are scolded for the frequent occurrence of scuffing in the cylinders. For the sake…
Hyundai-Kia G4FJ
The first years of production, candles often fell apart here and their fragments left scuffs, and pistons burst from detonation, and even…
Hyundai-Kia G4NC
It lifts them up in the same way as its counterparts in the series with distributed injection: it sucks the catalyst crumbs…
Hyundai-Kia G4LC
The only widely known problem with this power unit is the oil burner. The manufacturer has lightened the design of the motor…
Hyundai-Kia G3LC
Most often, on specialized forums, they complain about the noisy operation of the unit and excessive vibration.
Hyundai-Kia G4LD
Since there are piston cooling nozzles and the problem with scuffing is not acute, the main reason for the appearance of a…
Hyundai-Kia D4FE
So far, the main complaints on specialized forums are caused by the vagaries of the engine fuel system.
Hyundai G3LF
On specialized forums, they complain only about electrical glitches and especially about the Start-Stop system.
Hyundai G4LG
On specialized forums, owners usually praise the motor and note only electrical glitches.
Hyundai-Kia G4LH
On specialized forums, they complain only about noisy work or excessive vibration.
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