L3-VE/VDT vs Skyactiv-G 2.5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Skyactiv-G 2.5 BEST 86/100
+14 points over L3-VE/VDT
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE L3-VE/VDT Mazda
0 / 100
BEST Skyactiv-G 2.5 Mazda

Specifications

L3-VE/VDT
Skyactiv-G 2.5
Brand
Mazda
Mazda
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
72
86
Years
2003--2013
2012--present
Displacement
2261 cc
2488 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
166--260 hp
186--194 hp
Known Issues
1
0
Total Risk Cost
€300--€700
€0--€0

Character

L3-VE/VDT

"Mazda3/6 MPS. NA version reliable. Turbo MPS version: VVT actuator failure, turbo seal leaks at high boost. Strong internals. Great tuning platform."

Skyactiv-G 2.5

"CX-5/CX-9/Mazda6. Same philosophy as 2.0 but more torque. Excellent reliability record."

Issues Comparison

L3-VE/VDT 1

● MODERATE
VVT actuator failure (MPS) €300--€700 80,000 km--150,000 km

Skyactiv-G 2.5 0

No documented issues.

Models

L3-VE/VDT 0

No models listed.

Skyactiv-G 2.5 13

3 BL 2009--2013 CX-7 ER 2006--2012 6 GG/GY 2005--2008 3 BK 2007--2009 6 GG/GY 2002--2008 6 GH 2008--2012 CX-5 KF 2017--present 6 GJ/GL 2012--2023 CX-5 KE 2012--2017 CX-5 KF 2022--present CX-60 KH 2022--present Mazda6 2.5 Skyactiv-G GJ 2012--2022 Sedan Mazda6 Wagon 2.5 Skyactiv-G GJ 2012--2022 Wagon
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