Since 2017, popular concern models like the i30, i40, Ceed, Sportage, and Tucson have been equipped with the 1.6-liter Hyundai D4FE or Smartstream D 1.6 CRDi engine. There are two power versions of this diesel engine: 116 horsepower and 280 Nm and 136 horsepower and 320 Nm.
The engines D3FA, D4FA, D4FB, D4FC, and D4FD are also part of the Hyundai U family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Hyundai i30 3 (PD) since 2017;
- Hyundai i40 1 (VF) in 2018 – 2019;
- Hyundai Tucson 3 (TL) in 2018 – 2020; Tucson 4 (NX4) since 2020;
- Hyundai Kona 1 (OS) since 2018;
- Kia Ceed 3 (CD) since 2018;
- Kia Optima 4 (JF) in 2018 – 2019;
- Kia Sportage 4 (QL) in 2018 – 2021; Sportage 5 (NQ5) since 2021.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2017 |
| Displacement, cc | 1598 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 116 – 136 |
| Torque output, Nm | 280 – 320 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 77 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 85.8 |
| Compression ratio | 15.9 |
| Features | intercooler |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | Garrett GTE1244VZM |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.4 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 6d |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Hyundai Tucson 2021) — city — highway — combined |
5.6 4.4 4.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 148.5 |
Disadvantages of the Hyundai D4FE engine
Thus far, the engine fuel system’s unpredictability is the primary source of complaints on specialized forums;
The use of an AdBlue urea solution is implied by the presence of an SCR catalyst; as usual, a particulate filter and an EGR valve are major issues.