Hyundai / Kia J2 – 1.6L / 1.8L Engine

• Engine Codes: G4ED (1.6L) / G4GB (1.8L) depending on model

• Family: Beta II / J-series

• Displacement: 1.6 L (1,584 cc) – 1.8 L (1,796 cc)

• Configuration: Inline-4, naturally aspirated

• Valvetrain: DOHC, 16 valves, CVVT on intake cam

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

• Aspiration: Naturally aspirated

• Power Output:

  • 1.6L ~110–122 hp (82–91 kW)

  • 1.8L ~140–148 hp (104–110 kW)

• Torque:

  • 1.6L ~145–150 Nm

  • 1.8L ~170–180 Nm

• Timing: Belt-driven DOHC with CVVT

• Production Years: ~2005–2010

🚙 Applications (J2 1.6 – 1.8)

• Hyundai Elantra HD / XD – 1.6 / 1.8

• Hyundai Sonata NF – 1.8 Auto / Manual

• Kia Cerato / Forte – 1.6 / 1.8 MPI

• Kia Magentis / Optima – 1.8

• Hyundai i30 / Tiburon (select markets) – 1.6 / 1.8