L3-VE/VDT vs Skyactiv-G 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Skyactiv-G 2.0 BEST 88/100
+16 points over L3-VE/VDT
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE L3-VE/VDT Mazda
0 / 100
BEST Skyactiv-G 2.0 Mazda

Specifications

L3-VE/VDT
Skyactiv-G 2.0
Brand
Mazda
Mazda
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
72
88
Years
2003--2013
2012--present
Displacement
2261 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
166--260 hp
120--165 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€300--€700
€380--€800

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 2.0

"Mazda3/CX-30/CX-5. High compression (13:1). No turbo = no turbo problems. Smooth, efficient, extremely reliable."

Issues Comparison

L3-VE/VDT 1

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

Skyactiv-G 2.0 2

○ MINOR
MAF sensor fault codes €80--€200 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (DI — only real concern) €300--€600 80,000 km--150,000 km

Models

L3-VE/VDT 0

No models listed.

Skyactiv-G 2.0 15

626 GF/GW 1997--2002 2 DE/DH 2007--2014 3 BK 2003--2009 2 DY 2003--2007 2 DY 2003--2007 2 DE/DH 2007--2014 CX-3 2.0 Skyactiv-G DK 2015--2022 SUV CX-30 2.0 Skyactiv-G DM 2019--2024 SUV CX-5 2.0 Skyactiv-G KF 2017--2024 SUV MX-5 1.5 Skyactiv-G ND 2015--2024 Roadster MX-5 2.0 Skyactiv-G ND 2015--2024 Roadster Mazda3 2.0 Skyactiv-G BP 2018--2024 Hatchback Mazda3 2.0 Skyactiv-G BM 2013--2018 Hatchback Mazda3 Fastback 2.0 Skyactiv-G BP 2018--2024 Sedan Mazda6 2.0 Skyactiv-G GJ 2012--2022 Sedan
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