Kia Soul 1.6 GDI G4FD Engine — Full Breakdown
🔧 Engine Identification
Vehicle: Kia Soul
Year: 2013
Engine: 1.6L GDI gasoline
Engine code: G4FD
Power: 103 kW / 140 HP
Cylinders: 4-cylinder inline
Fuel: Gasoline
Condition: Used
Mileage: 285,000 km / approximately 177,000 miles
VIN of donor vehicle: KNDJT2A55D7559235
Part number: mtd24928-g4fd-motor
Country of origin: Germany
Warehouse: Hamm, Germany
Delivery: 1–2 days
🚗 Compatibility

The listing identifies the engine specifically as coming from a:

2013 Kia Soul
1.6 GDI
G4FD engine

The stated production range is 06/2011–12/2014.

However, the seller explicitly warns that the vehicle compatibility list is only a search aid and does not guarantee compatibility.

⚠️ Major Concern — Mileage

This engine has 285,000 km (about 177,000 miles).

That is very high mileage for a replacement engine.

Compared with the other engines you’ve sent me, this is one of the weaker options based on mileage alone. For example, you’ve shown engines with 5K, 17K, 42K, 57K, etc. This one has roughly 3–10 times more mileage than many of those.

At 285,000 km, I would be particularly concerned about:

Timing-chain condition
Compression
Oil consumption
Piston/ring wear
Bearing wear
Cylinder-wall wear
Valve condition
Oil-pressure condition
GDI injector condition
Excessive carbon buildup
❗ Warranty / Testing

The description you provided does not state a warranty.

It also does not say that the engine was compression-tested or running-tested.

That is a significant disadvantage.

Before buying, I would ask the seller:

Is the engine running and tested?
What are the compression readings for all four cylinders?
Does it consume oil?
Was the engine removed from a running vehicle?
Is the timing chain included?
Are the intake manifold, injectors, throttle body, alternator and other accessories included?
What exactly is included in the sale?
Is there any warranty or return period?
Are there any knocking, smoking or oil-pressure problems?
Can they provide photos/video of the engine running?
📦 What the Listing Actually Guarantees

The listing gives you:

Used G4FD engine
1.6 GDI
2013 Kia Soul application
285,000 km mileage
VIN of donor vehicle
1–2 day delivery

But it does not provide enough information to establish that the engine is mechanically healthy.

⭐ My Rating
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🟡 Verdict: I would NOT choose this engine unless the price is extremely low.

The G4FD engine code and 2013 Kia Soul application look appropriate, but 285,000 km is the biggest problem. The lack of stated compression testing and warranty makes the risk even higher.

If you’re comparing all the engines you’ve sent me so far, this one would be near the bottom of my list. A lower-mileage G4FD/G4FG engine with documented compression testing and a 30–90 day warranty would be much preferable.

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