L3-VE/VDT vs SkyActiv-G 1.5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
SkyActiv-G 1.5 BUY 84/100
+12 points over L3-VE/VDT
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE L3-VE/VDT Mazda
0 / 100
BUY SkyActiv-G 1.5 Mazda

Specifications

L3-VE/VDT
SkyActiv-G 1.5
Brand
Mazda
Mazda
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
84
Years
2003--2013
2013--present
Displacement
2261 cc
1496 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
166--260 hp
75--131 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€300--€700
€0--€300

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 1.5

"Mazda2/3/CX-3. High compression (14:1). Chain driven. Excellent fuel economy. No known major issues. Carbon buildup less than DI-only engines due to port injection."

Issues Comparison

L3-VE/VDT 1

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

SkyActiv-G 1.5 1

○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (minimal) €0--€300 100,000 km--200,000 km

Models

L3-VE/VDT 0

No models listed.

SkyActiv-G 1.5 6

2 DJ/DL 2014--present 2 DJ/DL 2014--present 3 BM/BN 2013--2019 MX-5 ND 2015--present CX-3 DK 2015--2024 2 DJ/DL 2018--present
Full L3-VE/VDT Report Full SkyActiv-G 1.5 Report