LF-VE/DE vs Skyactiv-D 2.2

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
LF-VE/DE BUY 80/100
+2 points over Skyactiv-D 2.2
0 / 100
BUY LF-VE/DE Mazda
0 / 100
BUY Skyactiv-D 2.2 Mazda

Specifications

LF-VE/DE
Skyactiv-D 2.2
Brand
Mazda
Mazda
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
80
78
Years
2003--2013
2012--present
Displacement
1999 cc
2191 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
141--167 hp
150--184 hp
Known Issues
1
0
Total Risk Cost
€50--€200
€0--€0

Character

LF-VE/DE

"Mazda3/6. Ford co-developed (Duratec basis). VVT. Timing chain. Reliable and smooth. Coil pack failures. Thermostat. Low drama ownership. Good base for MPS/Speed turbo."

Skyactiv-D 2.2

"Low compression diesel (14:1). No DPF issues at lower compression. Good highway. Carbon buildup possible."

Issues Comparison

LF-VE/DE 1

○ MINOR
Coil pack failure €50--€200 40,000 km--80,000 km

Skyactiv-D 2.2 0

No documented issues.

Models

LF-VE/DE 3

CR-V RW 2019--2023 Civic FL/FE Mk11 2022--present ZR-V — 2023--present

Skyactiv-D 2.2 32

6 GH 2008--2012 3 BL 2009--2013 3 BL 2009--2013 CX-7 ER 2009--2012 6 GH 2008--2012 6 GH 2009--2012 6 GG/GY 2002--2008 6 GG/GY 2005--2008 6 GH 2008--2012 6 GG/GY 2005--2008 3 BK 2003--2009 626 GF/GW 1997--2002 5 CR 2005--2010 CX-30 DM 2019--present CX-3 DK 2018--2024 3 BP 2019--present CX-5 KF 2017--present 6 GJ/GL 2012--2023 3 BM/BN 2013--2019 6 GJ/GL 2012--2023 CX-5 KE 2012--2017 CX-5 KE 2012--2017 CX-5 KF 2017--present 6 GJ/GL 2015--2023 2 DE/DH 2007--2014 3 BL 2009--2013 5 CW 2010--2015 3 BK 2004--2009 CX-60 3.3 Skyactiv-D KH 2022--2024 SUV Mazda3 2.2 Skyactiv-D BM 2013--2018 Hatchback Mazda6 2.2 Skyactiv-D GJ 2012--2022 Sedan Mazda6 Wagon 2.2 Skyactiv-D GJ 2012--2022 Wagon
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