Hyundai G4EE – 1.4L DOHC 16V

• Engine Code: G4EE

• Family: Hyundai Alpha II series

• Displacement: 1.4 L (1,399 cc)

• Configuration: Inline-4, naturally aspirated

• Valvetrain: DOHC, 16-valve (4 valves per cylinder)

• Fuel System: Multi-point fuel injection (MPI)

• Power Output:

  • ~95 hp (70 kW) @ 6,000 rpm

  • Torque ~125 Nm @ 3,200–3,500 rpm

• Timing: Belt-driven DOHC

• Years: ~2002–2011

🚙 Applications (G4EE)

This engine was widely fitted to small Hyundai/Kia cars:

• Hyundai Getz 1.4 GLS/GL (2002–2011)

• Hyundai Accent LC/MC 1.4

• Hyundai i20 1.4 (early models)

• Hyundai Matrix 1.4

• Kia Rio JB 1.4 (2005–2011)

✅ Strengths

• Compact, economical, reliable for city cars.

• Good fuel consumption (6–7L/100km).

• Simple MPI system → easy to maintain.

⚠️ Common Issues

• Timing belt must be replaced on time (interference engine).

• Coil packs and spark plugs can fail → misfires.

• Idle control valve can get dirty → rough idle.

• Oil leaks from rocker cover gasket with age.