Engine Hyundai-Kia G4NA A brief introduction

The G4NA engine is a 2.0-liter gasoline engine first introduced by Hyundai in 2010. It is installed in various Hyundai and Kia models, such as Elantra, Optima, Sonata, Tucson, and others. 

The engine has different power outputs and is available in both gas and petrol versions. It is a 4-stroke, water-cooled engine with applications in a range of vehicles. The G4NA engine features a bore x stroke of 81 mm × 97 mm and is designed to fill the gap between the new Gamma 1.6L and the 2.0L Theta II engines.

The engine was installed on:

  • Hyundai Creta 1 (GS) since 2015;
  • Hyundai Creta 2 (SU2) since 2021;
  • Hyundai Elantra 5 (MD) in 2013 – 2016; Elantra 6 (AD) since 2015;
  • Hyundai ix35 1 (LM) in 2013 – 2015;
  • Hyundai i40 1 (VF) in 2011 – 2019;
  • Hyundai Sonata 7 (LF) in 2014 – 2019; Sonata 8 (DN8) since 2019;
  • Hyundai Tucson 3 (TL) since 2015;
  • Kia Carens 4 (RP) in 2015 – 2018;
  • Kia Cerato 3 (YD) in 2012 – 2018; Cerato 4 (BD) since 2018;
  • Kia K5 3 (DL3) since 2019;
  • Kia Optima 3 (TF) in 2013 – 2016; Optima 4 (JF) in 2015 – 2020;
  • Kia Soul 1 (AM) in 2011 – 2014; Soul 2 (PS) in 2013 – 2019; Soul 3 (SK3) since 2019;
  • Kia Sportage 3 (SL) in 2014 – 2016; Sportage 4 (QL) since 2015.

Specifications

Production yearssince 2010
Displacement, cc1999
Fuel systemdistributed injection
Power output, hp150 – 167
Torque output, Nm190 – 200
Cylinder blockaluminum R4
Block headaluminum 16v
Cylinder bore, mm81
Piston stroke, mm97
Compression ratio10.3
FeaturesVIS
Hydraulic liftersyes
Timing drivechain
Phase regulatoryes
Turbochargingno
Recommended engine oil5W-20, 5W-30
Engine oil capacity, liter4.5(there are versions of the engine with an oil pan volume of 6.5 liters)
Fuel typepetrol
Euro standardsEURO 4/5
Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Hyundai Tucson 2018)
— city
— highway
— combined
10.9
6.6
8.2
Engine lifespan, km~3000
Weight, kg117

 

G4NA Engine Cylinder Long Block