LF-VE/DE vs SkyActiv-G 1.5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
SkyActiv-G 1.5 BUY 84/100
+4 points over LF-VE/DE
0 / 100
BUY LF-VE/DE Mazda
0 / 100
BUY SkyActiv-G 1.5 Mazda

Specifications

LF-VE/DE
SkyActiv-G 1.5
Brand
Mazda
Mazda
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
80
84
Years
2003--2013
2013--present
Displacement
1999 cc
1496 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
141--167 hp
75--131 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€50--€200
€0--€300

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-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

LF-VE/DE 1

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

SkyActiv-G 1.5 1

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

Models

LF-VE/DE 3

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

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 LF-VE/DE Report Full SkyActiv-G 1.5 Report