Ignition coil / leads
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire
Fix: Replace
€60–180
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
1.0 / 1.1 12v (Hyundai-Kia Epsilon)
Petrol · 999 / 1,086 cm³ · 45–49 kW
4
model generations
2
known faults
139,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Petrol. Timing drive: belt · 90,000 km / every 60 mo.
In our database this engine is fitted to 4 model generations, among them: Hyundai i10 I, Kia Picanto I, Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Atos.
Key facts
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 999 / 1,086 cm³ |
| Power | 45–49 kW |
| Years | 1997–2013 |
| Timing drive | Belt · 90,000 km / every 60 mo |
| Oil | 5W-30 · API SL · ~3.3 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | G4HC, G4HD, G4HE, G4HG |
Known engine faults
Faults that belong to the engine itself. They apply to every model with this engine, and each model has its own extra faults on its model page.
Engine mounts
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Vibration
Fix: Replace
€100–250
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Hyundai i10 I as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 90,000 km or every 60 months | €450–900 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Hyundai Atos 1997–2008Hyundai Getz 2002–2011Hyundai i10 I 2008–2013Kia Picanto I 2004–2011
Common questions
Does the 1.0 / 1.1 12v (Hyundai-Kia Epsilon) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Belt · 90,000 km / every 60 mo.
What oil does the 1.0 / 1.1 12v (Hyundai-Kia Epsilon) engine take?
5W-30 · API SL · ~3.3 L · every 15,000 km.
Which cars have the 1.0 / 1.1 12v (Hyundai-Kia Epsilon) engine?
Hyundai i10 I, Kia Picanto I, Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Atos.
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026