Hyundai / Kia G4KD – 2.0L Engine

• Engine Code: G4KD

• Family: Theta II

• Displacement: 2.0 L (1,998 cc)

• Configuration: Inline-4, DOHC

• Valvetrain: 16-valve, Dual CVVT (intake & exhaust variable valve timing)

• Fuel System: MPI (multi-point fuel injection, not GDI)

• Compression Ratio: ~10.5:1

• Power Output: ~155–165 hp (115–122 kW)

• Torque: ~195–205 Nm

• Timing: Chain-driven (maintenance-friendly)

• Production Years: ~2008 – 2014

🚙 Applications (G4KD 2.0)

This engine was used in many Hyundai and Kia models worldwide:

• Hyundai Elantra (HD/MD) – 2.0 MPI

• Hyundai Sonata (YF base models, some regions) – 2.0

• Hyundai Tucson (LM) – 2.0 MPI

• Kia Cerato / Forte (TD) – 2.0L

• Kia Sportage (SL) – 2.0 petrol

• Kia Soul (early models)