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…
Kia Ceed engines
The Kia Ceed is a South Korean small car manufactured by the Kia Motors Corporation since 2006. The car is assembled in Slovakia, Russia and Kazakhstan in hatchback and station wagon bodies. Since 2012, the 2nd generation of cars has been produced. The manufacturer positions the Ceed as a car produced in Europe and intended for use in Europe. Ceed or Cee’d is an abbreviation taken from the initials of the European Community EEC.
The Kia Ceed was offered with 16 engines since 2006 (12 petrol, 4 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.0 to 2.0 liters, power output from 75 to 204 hp. 15 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).
Kia Ceed engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Ceed 1 (ED) 2006–2013 | |||||||
| Hyundai-Kia G4GC | 2006–2010 | 2.0 L R4 | 136–143 hp | petrol | chain + belt | 4.5 L | ~500,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4FC | 2006–2012 | 1.6 L R4 | 120–128 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4FA | 2006–2013 | 1.4 L R4 | 99–109 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia D4FB | 2006–2013 | 1.6 L R4 | 90–136 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 5.7 L | ~350,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia D4EA | 2007–2010 | 2.0 L R4 | 112–150 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 6.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Kia Ceed 2 (JD) 2012–2018 | |||||||
| Hyundai-Kia G4FA | 2012–2015 | 1.4 L R4 | 99–109 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia D4FB | 2012–2018 | 1.6 L R4 | 90–136 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 5.7 L | ~350,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia D4FC | 2012–2013 | 1.4 L R4 | 75–90 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 5.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4FG | 2012–2018 | 1.6 L R4 | 123–132 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4FD | 2012–2018 | 1.6 L R4 | 130–140 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4FJ | 2013–2018 | 1.6 L R4 | 177–204 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 5.1 L | ~250,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4LC | 2015–2018 | 1.4 L R4 | 100 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G3LC | 2015–2018 | 1.0 L R3 | 100–120 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 3.9 L | ~220,000 km |
| Kia Ceed 3 (CD) 2018–present | |||||||
| Hyundai-Kia D4FE | 2018–present | 1.6 L R4 | 116–136 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 4.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4LD | 2018–present | 1.4 L R4 | 130–140 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4LC | 2018–present | 1.4 L R4 | 100 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G3LC | 2018–present | 1.0 L R3 | 100–120 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 3.9 L | ~220,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4FJ | 2018–present | 1.6 L R4 | 177–204 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 5.1 L | ~250,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4LH | 2021–present | 1.5 L R4 | 150–160 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.5 L | ~220,000 km |
| Hyundai G3LF | 2021–present | 1.0 L R3 | 120 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 3.6 L | ~200,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G3LE | 2021–present | 1.0 L R3 | 100 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 3.6 L | ~220,000 km |
Kia Ceed engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Kia Ceed?
Kia Ceed 1 (ED) (2006–2013): Hyundai-Kia G4GC, Hyundai-Kia G4FC, Hyundai-Kia G4FA, Hyundai-Kia D4FB and Hyundai-Kia D4EA; Kia Ceed 2 (JD) (2012–2018): Hyundai-Kia G4FA, Hyundai-Kia D4FB, Hyundai-Kia D4FC, Hyundai-Kia G4FG, Hyundai-Kia G4FD, Hyundai-Kia G4FJ, Hyundai-Kia G4LC and Hyundai-Kia G3LC; Kia Ceed 3 (CD) (2018–present): Hyundai-Kia D4FE, Hyundai-Kia G4LD, Hyundai-Kia G4LC, Hyundai-Kia G3LC, Hyundai-Kia G4FJ, Hyundai-Kia G4LH, Hyundai G3LF and Hyundai-Kia G3LE.
Which Kia Ceed engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Kia Ceed 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 Kia Ceed engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Hyundai G3LF — 3.6 L (0W-20); 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 G3LE — 3.6 L (0W-20); 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 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).
Does the Kia Ceed have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Hyundai G3LF, Hyundai-Kia D4FB, Hyundai-Kia D4FC, Hyundai-Kia D4FE, Hyundai-Kia G3LC, Hyundai-Kia G3LE, Hyundai-Kia G4FA, Hyundai-Kia G4FC, Hyundai-Kia G4FD, Hyundai-Kia G4FG, Hyundai-Kia G4FJ, Hyundai-Kia G4GC, Hyundai-Kia G4LC, Hyundai-Kia G4LD and Hyundai-Kia G4LH; 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 Kia Ceed 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 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 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-Kia G3LE
So far, most complaints are related to the Start-Stop system or electrical glitches.
Hyundai-Kia G4LH
On specialized forums, they complain only about noisy work or excessive vibration.
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