Hyundai / Kia G4KC – 2.4L Engine

• Engine Code: G4KC

• Family: Theta I (not the newer Theta II)

• Displacement: 2.4 L (2,359 cc)

• Configuration: Inline-4, DOHC

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

• Fuel System: Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPI)

• Compression Ratio: ~10.5:1

• Power Output: ~165–175 hp (123–129 kW)

• Torque: ~220 Nm

• Timing: Chain-driven (no timing belt)

• Production Years: ~2004 – 2010

🚙 Applications (G4KC 2.4)

This motor was used in several mid-size Hyundai/Kia models:

• Hyundai Sonata NF (2004–2010) – 2.4 GLS

• Hyundai Santa Fe (early models, 2005–2009) – 2.4 base trims

• Kia Magentis / Optima (2005–2010) – 2.4 MPI

• Kia Sportage (some trims, depending on market)