Engine Hyundai Solaris 1.6 liter has 4 cylinders and a 16-valve DOHC timing mechanism with a chain drive. The engine power of the Hyundai Solaris 1.6 is 123 hp. In terms of design, the 1591 cm3 engine differs from its brother, the Solaris 1.4 liter engine only in the increased piston stroke. That is, the crankshaft of the engines is different, although the pistons, valves, camshafts and other parts are the same.
Power unit 1.6 liters from the Gamma series replaced the Alpha series motors in 2010. The design of old engines was based on a cast iron block, a 16-valve mechanism with hydraulic compensators and a timing belt. The new Hyundai Solaris Gamma engines have an aluminum block, consisting of the block itself and a cast pastel for the crankshaft, see the photo below.
The new Hyundai Solaris engine does not have hydraulic compensators. Valve adjustment is usually carried out after 95,000 kilometers, or if necessary, in case of increased noise, from under the valve cover. The procedure for adjusting the valves involves replacing the pushrods that sit between the valves and the camshaft cams. The process itself is difficult and expensive. The chain drive is very reliable if you keep an eye on the oil level. But the manufacturer recommends replacing, after 180 thousand mileage, the chain, all tensioners and dampers. This usually includes the replacement of sprockets, which is generally not cheap.
When purchasing a Solaris with a high mileage engine, consider these facts. Excessive noises and knocks from under the hood should seriously alert you. After all, if something happens, you will have to rebuild the engine later. The Hyundai Solaris engine is assembled exclusively in China at the Beijing Hyundai Motor plant. Therefore, carefully choose even a new car, so that later you do not have to adjust the valves under warranty by replacing the pushers.
The big disadvantage of the almost entirely aluminum Hyundai Solaris 1.6 liter engine is oil consumption. If it starts to burn, don’t be lazy to check the level more often and add oil if necessary. Oil starvation is fatal for this engine. Increased noise is usually a sign that the oil level is low. You can't drive for that long. If the engine is poorly cared for, even a major overhaul will not help. There is no such concept for this motor.
If the motor feels unstable, this may be the cause of the chain being pulled out. To put your mind at ease, you can see if the marks on the crankshaft pulley and the camshaft sprockets match. Photo below.
The timing marks of the Solaris 1.6 engine in the photo are the top dead center for the first cylinder (TDC). We decided to replace the timing chain ourselves, then this image will be very useful to you.
The quite good power of the 1.6-liter engine, which is branded G4FC, is determined not only by the 16-valve overhead camshaft (DOHC) mechanism, but also by the presence of a CVVT variable valve timing system. True, the system’s actuator is located only on the intake camshaft. Today, more efficient Gamma 1.6 engines have appeared, which have a phase change system on two shafts, plus direct fuel injection, but these engines for Hyundai Solaris are not supplied to Russia. Below are more detailed characteristics of the Solaris 1.6 liter engine.
Engine Hyundai Solaris 1.6, fuel consumption, dynamics
- Working volume – 1591 cm3
- Number of cylinders/valves – 4/16
- Cylinder diameter – 77 mm
- Piston stroke – 85.4 mm
- Power hp – 123 at 6300 rpm
- Torque – 155 Nm at 4200 rpm
- Compression ratio – 11
- Timing drive - chain
- Maximum speed – 190 kilometers per hour (with automatic transmission 185 km/h)
- Acceleration to the first hundred - 10.3 seconds (with automatic transmission 11.2 seconds)
- Fuel consumption in the city – 7.6 liters (with automatic transmission 8.5 liters)
- Fuel consumption in the combined cycle – 5.9 liters (with automatic transmission 7.2 liters)
- Fuel consumption on the highway – 4.9 liters (with automatic transmission 6.4 liters)
It is worth noting that the updated Hyundai Solaris 2015 with a 1.6 engine is equipped with only a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission. The smaller 1.4-liter power unit is combined with an outdated 5-speed manual transmission and a 4-speed automatic transmission. Judging by numerous customer reviews of the Hyundai Solaris 1.6, actual fuel consumption is higher, especially in urban mode, reaching up to 10 liters. Although much depends on the driving style of each individual driver.
Very often I have to read questions - “tell us about the Hyundai Solaris and KIA RIO engines, whether they are reliable or not, how long they last (resource), what problems there are, pros and cons, etc.” After all, these Korean cars are among the best-selling and there is a lot of interest in them. I haven’t recorded this video for a long time (I thought everything had already been said before me in hundreds of videos and articles), but readers want my opinion, so I decided to write it today. As usual there will be a video version at the end...
It is worth noting that these power units are also found in most other Korean cars of a higher class, such as KIA CEED and CERATO, as well as Hyundai Elantra, I30 and CRETA. They are also common in Russia, and therefore the information will be of interest to their owners.
For the impatient, I would like to say one thing - THESE ENGINES ARE RELIABLE AS A HAMMER, THERE ARE SIMPLY NO COMMON PROBLEMS WITH THEM NOW. Feel free to take it.
But for those who want to learn more about the engines of these Korean units, read on.
What motors are installed?
Let's start with old cars (2010 - 2016 years of production), only two power units were installed on them, generations GAMMA 1.4 liters (107 hp) and 1.6 liters (123 hp)
At the moment (since 2017), both Solaris and RIO have two engine options - these are the so-called KAPPA (volume 1.4 liters - 100 hp) and GAMMAII (1.6 liters - 123 hp) .
The KAPPA generation began to be installed on “poor” versions of the new generation of cars only in 2017; in high trim levels there is a modified GAMMAII engine (unspoken name)
EngineGAMMA (G4FA andG4FC)
Perhaps I’ll start with a description of these engines, as well as with the structural features (the analysis will be very detailed, so stock up on tea):
Where is it produced: The plant is located in China (Beijing Hyundai Motor Co). There is often a very biased attitude towards this country, that “they say” everything is of poor quality and so on. However, do not confuse underground and factory production (this is a huge difference). And so for a moment IPHONE is also made in the Middle Kingdom.
Fuel supply system, recommended gasoline and compression ratio : Injector, multipoint injection (MPI). I think this is a plus, because this system is very simple, the injectors do not have contact with the combustion chambers (like GDI direct injection), here they are built into the intake manifold. They are cheaper, the pressure is lower (there is no analogue to the injection pump), and you can clean them yourself. In general, I advise you to read it, everything in it is simple and straightforward. You can fill it with gasoline and it works great (this is another plus). – 10.5.
Engine block : I won’t spend a long time debugging it now - YES IT’S ALUMINUM with thin-walled dry cast iron sleeves (they are poured in at the time of production). How many people “shout” (on various forums) that the power unit is disposable and that “they say” it’s driven for 180,000 km and throws it all away (a little later). However, as practice shows, these motors can be easily repaired. There are a bunch of videos on the Internet where these old worn-out liners are thrown out and new ones are put in their place (and then the piston liner, etc.). So Russian masters can do a lot - THIS IS A FACT!
Cylinders, pistons, crankshaft: 4 pieces in a row, lightweight oil scraper pistons and compression rings of normal sizes (although they could have been thicker). The crankshaft and its bearings do not cause any complaints, they run for a very long time (this unit is not a problematic link)
Timing system : ON THE SOLARIS - RIO engine, two camshafts are installed, 4 valves per cylinder (that is, 16 valves). – NO, only pushers are installed. It stands, with a hydraulic chain tensioner. There is one, located on the intake shaft.
: Intake – plastic, with a variable intake geometry system (VIS). Graduation – stainless steel. In fact, everything is very simple.
Oil: Replacement is allowed once every 15,000 km; synthetic 5W30, 5W40 is recommended. Volume approximately 3.3 liters. Operating temperature – 90 degrees Celsius
Resource declared by the manufacturer : about 200,000 km.
The difference between 1.4 and 1.6 liter engines : The weak version bears the abbreviation G4 FA (1.4L-107) , the older version is known as G4 FC (1.6l-123) . The engines are almost identical, the only difference is that the more powerful version has a piston stroke of 85.4 mm, and the weaker version has a piston stroke of 75 mm (different crankshaft). Thus, “1.6” simply sucks in a larger volume of fuel - EVERYTHING ELSE IS WITHOUT CHANGES (it will be very detailed in the video version).
DifferenceGAMMA andGAMMAII (G4FG)
As I wrote above, the generation of GAMMA engines was installed not only on HYUNDAI SOLARIS and KIA RIO, but also on CEED, CERATO, ELANTRA, I30 and, say, CRETA. But if on SOLARIS (RIO) the power was 123 hp, then let’s say on various SIDs, ELANTRAs and other C-classes it was 128-130 hp. Why is that?
IT'S SIMPLE:
Behind the scenes there is such a difference as GAMMA and GAMMAII motors:
GAMMA - these are power units with one phase shifter at the inlet, volumes of 1.4 liters (code designation G4FA) and 1.6 liters ( G4FC).
GAMMAII – until 2016, they were installed only on CEED, i30, CERATO, ELANTRA, etc. (power varied from 128 to 130 hp). Since 2017, they have also been installed on SOLARIS, RIO and CRETA (power is artificially reduced to 123 hp). The only difference is that they have two phase shifters on both shafts, the volume is 1.6 liters (code designation G4FG). Otherwise the design is identical
The bottom line is that since 2017, the engines on SOLARIS and RIO have become different (as on ELANTRA, SID and others), both 1.4 and 1.6 liters. It may not be critical, but they are different.
Pros, cons and resource
I’ll probably start with the resource - this is exactly what it will be first plus . The manufacturer gives about 200,000 km, but now there are cars since 2010 that have already covered 500 - 600,000 km and you know, the engines work, no matter what (no matter how much they are scolded).
The units are truly trouble-free. , and often do not run on the best 92 gasoline. It is worth noting the convenient location, everything can be reached and easily replaced (spark plugs, air filter), intake and exhaust manifolds, engine mounts. Short inlet, and this is not unimportant (the shorter it is, the less pumping losses due to suction). Also, there is not such a large volume of plastic as now in many modern engines. The main thing is to maintain it on time (I still recommend you change the oil every 10,000 km), use high-quality synthetics (there is still a phase shifter and a chain tensioner), and fill in 95 gasoline.
By cons (although these are not cons, but my recommendations). The noisy operation of the fuel injectors is not fatal, but it is a fact (it does not seem to be a chattering chain). There are no hydraulic compensators (there are ordinary pushers) they need to be changed (by selecting new ones according to height) approximately once every 100,000 km. It is also advisable to replace the chain mechanism, and the timing chain itself, up to 150,000 km. Sometimes it happens (it can simply crumble), crumbs from it get into the cylinders and can very quickly kill the engine. The problem is not widespread, but it happens, as dealers assure, from low-quality fuel, so refuel at normal gas stations
If we sum up the G4FA or G4FC, G4FG motor, then they really now have a great resource. As one mechanic told me, “reliable as a hammer and that not all Japanese walk like that now.” THIS IS WHY many taxi companies love them so much.
EngineKAPPA 1.4MPI (G4LC)
In my opinion, this is a continuation of GAMMA motors, but KAPPA also has its own tricks. Codename G4 L.C. . Before installation on Solaris and RIO, this engine was installed on HYUNDAI i30 and KIA CEED.
Power : The very first thing worth noting is its horsepower – 99.7 hp. (in the nomenclature it is written that 100 hp). This was done specifically for tax purposes, because in early versions of the CEED and i30 such engines developed approximately 109 hp. So after the purchase you can restore justice with the factory firmware () from Korea
Where does it gather? : According to the latest information, they are supplied directly from Korea (there is no talk about China).
Fuel supply system, gasoline, compression ratio: Here, multiport fuel injection (MPI) injectors are installed in a plastic intake manifold. Gasoline no less than 92. Compression ratio 10.5
Engine block: Aluminum with dry cast iron sleeves. Essentially the design is similar to GAMMA, but the KAPPA block is lighter by 14 kilograms compared to its predecessor! This causes concern, the motors are already “thin”, and here 14 kg have been removed from somewhere.
Cylinders, pistons, crankshaft: 4 – cylinder, arranged in a row. The pistons are even more lightweight than their predecessor. HOWEVER, as the manufacturer assures, they cost piston cooling nozzles – THIS IS REALLY A PLUS. The connecting rods are thinner, but they are longer. The crankshaft is similar to G4FA and G4FC, but according to my data the journals are slightly narrower. Again, relief in everything is not very good.
Timing system: 16 valves (4 per cylinder). Again, there are no hydraulic compensators, there are ordinary pushers. BUT there are two phase shifters on the intake and exhaust shafts (D-CVVT). There is a plate toothed chain.
Intake and exhaust manifold : As usual, the intake is made of plastic, with a variable intake geometry system (VIS). The outlet is made of stainless steel, with a catalyst built into it.
Lubrication: You need to fill in synthetic 5W30 or 5W40, replacement is allowed after 15,000 km (volume is also about 3.3 liters). Operates at a temperature of -90 degrees Celsius.
Manufacturer resource – about 200,000 km.
Advantages and disadvantagesKAPPA
If we compare the G4LC and G4FA (1.4 liters), then in the KAPPA generation maximum power is achieved already at 6000 rpm. Whereas GAMMA at 6300 rpm. We achieved this with a longer piston stroke:
GAMMA1.4 , stroke-75mm, diameter-77mm
KAPPA1.4 , stroke-84mm, diameter-72mm. That is, he is smaller, but he walks more.
Another plus is good fuel economy (up to 0.2-0.3 liters per 100 km, if compared with the opponent) and the elasticity of the engine; it also has two phase shifters. Well, reducing weight by 14 kg also gives advantages in acceleration and fuel consumption.
Here, in most cases, there are also metal throttles and thermostats, and there is cooling of the cylinders with injectors. With proper maintenance (change the oil every 10,000 km and pour good oil), they last more than 250,000 km (this has been proven by the operation of the i30 and CEED). By the way, they are now installing it on RIO X-Line
The disadvantages are the LIGHTENING of everything and everyone, especially the block, connecting rods, pistons (by 14 kg). Of course, “” is also possible (by folk craftsmen), but it will be more accurate and complex. Again, the injectors are noisy, this is just a design specificity. We change the pushers every 100,000 km and the chain mechanism every 150,000 km (although this is not that expensive by modern standards). Just like on many modern cars, there may be problems with scuffing from the catalyst (but this is not a complaint about this power unit).
The engine also turned out to be successful, and picks up much faster than the opponent, runs easily up to 250,000 km and has virtually no problems with proper care.
Now we are watching the video version of the article, I think it will be interesting.
To sum it up, we can say that any 1.4 or 1.6 liter engine in HYUNDAI Solaris, Elantra, i30, Creta, as well as in KIA RIO, RIO X-line, CEED, Cerato RUN WITHOUT PROBLEMS, often just huge runs of 500 - 600,000 km. TAKE IT, DON'T BE AFRAID.
Versions and modifications
The previous generation Solaris in Russia was offered with two naturally aspirated gasoline engines: 1.6 MPi (123 hp) and 1.4 MPi (107 hp). The least popular version based on the results of 2016 was the basic version with a 4-speed automatic transmission (12% of sales). The most actively purchased 1.6 with an automatic transmission (47%), which is understandable: three years ago, with the restyling of the model, 6-speed gearboxes (both manual and automatic) began to be installed in tandem with this engine, which greatly contributed. Traditionally, Korean engines are not inclined to save money, so the buyer greeted the innovation with a bang.
This year's layout shows that the most powerful version with an automatic transmission has only strengthened its position, but the 1.6 version with a manual transmission, on the contrary, is losing popularity - buyers are increasingly paying attention to the base engine, which, in our opinion, is quite justified. The fact is that if the 123-horsepower engine has practically not changed with the change of generations of the model, then the base engine is already completely different, technically more advanced, of the Kappa series. The previous 1.4 Gamma unit arrived at the plant near St. Petersburg from China, the current 1.4 Kappa comes from Europe. For many buyers, this is already a significant argument for purchase, because the 1.6-liter engine continues to be supplied from the Middle Kingdom.
Engine and gearbox
The power of the new 1.4-liter engine relative to its predecessor... has dropped! There is no mistake here: the unit is certified in Russia at 99.66 hp. instead of 107, so now the owner of the basic version will pay less tax than the owner of Solaris 1.6. Did this affect the dynamics? Yes, and in different directions: the “manual” version (now there are 6 steps instead of 5) has become slower, but the 1.4 6-automatic transmission (previously there were 4 gears), on the contrary, is faster. Moreover, as shown, now the basic modification with automatic transmission consumes significantly less fuel and, most importantly, is practically not inferior in efficiency to the “manual” version. This is the result of an updated phase adjustment system: previously it was installed only on the intake camshaft, now on both. Unlike other types of automatic transmissions, modern hydromechanical automatic transmissions show high reliability, and Korean transmissions do not lag behind others here. Finally, the “weight” of these units is given by their origin: they come to the Russian Hyundai plant from Korea.
The traction capabilities of the new 1.4-liter engine have sharply improved: the maximum torque has been shifted from 5000 rpm to 4000, thanks to which there is now no need to spin the crankshaft as much as before. By and large, the difference between the base and powerful engines has decreased so much that you can only feel it when the car is heavily loaded, say, when there are four people in the cabin, and even with suitcases in the trunk. In all other cases, there is no need for a 1.6-liter engine.
As for durability, both units have a relatively simple design, and both, with proper care, should not cause trouble to the owner and will run more than 200 thousand without failures. Let us note another advantage of the new 1.4 Kappa - the chain drive of the gas distribution mechanism, like the 1.6.
Thus: the owner of the basic version will save both on transport tax and on fuel, while practically not losing in dynamics. Therefore, the difference in price between the versions, amounting to 25 thousand rubles, can be safely used for comprehensive insurance in the first year of operation.
Brakes
Does the basic version have obvious disadvantages? Yes, these are rear drum brakes, which are also installed (depending on the configuration) on the 1.6 modification. Alas, rear “discs” are not available for the Solaris 1.4 modification. Meanwhile, as shown, the brake pedal settings on versions with disc brakes are much more comfortable: immediately at the beginning of the pedal stroke the car begins to slow down, but on the version with rear drums you need to immediately press the pedal halfway. The engineers created this kind of “protection” with softening of the drive deliberately; after all, drum mechanisms by their nature are prone to jamming. Actually, we recommend that you don’t skimp and supply the disks to owners of the older version of Solaris 1.4, although they are available as an option, however, only in the Safety package (40 thousand rubles), to which you also need to purchase the Winter package (40 thousand rubles) .Equipment and options
We decided on the power unit: 1.4 6AT. But what about the trim levels, of which there are three: Active, Active Plus, Comfort? Despite the attractive basic Active configuration, we do not recommend it, since driving in the summer without air conditioning is only possible in northern latitudes, heated front seats will also be useful in the Krasnodar Territory, and the lack of an audio system and even a radio is unlikely to inspire a potential buyer. Active Plus hasn't moved forward much. There is not even the long-familiar electric drive for the driver's door window (the one that is described in the specifications: “ with one-press lowering/raising, safety closer and shutdown delay")! So, there is only one option left: Comfort, equipped, among other things, with a heated steering wheel, adjustable steering column for reach, an improved SuperVision instrument panel, an alarm system, and a leather-trimmed steering wheel rim.
Note that the Hyundai Solaris in modification 1.4 6AT now has practically no analogues on the Russian market - with the change of generations of this subcompact sedan, Hyundai was the first to raise the bar for quality and comfort, the rest will have to focus on the “Korean”. Our choice will cost the buyer 784,900 rubles.
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