MZR 1.6 (Z6) vs Skyactiv-D 2.2

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
MZR 1.6 (Z6) BEST 88/100
+10 points over Skyactiv-D 2.2
0 / 100
BEST MZR 1.6 (Z6) Mazda
0 / 100
BUY Skyactiv-D 2.2 Mazda

Specifications

MZR 1.6 (Z6)
Skyactiv-D 2.2
Brand
Mazda
Mazda
Verdict
BEST
BUY
Reliability
88
78
Years
2003--2013
2012--present
Displacement
1598 cc
2191 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
105 hp
150--184 hp
Known Issues
4
0
Total Risk Cost
€290--€850
€0--€0

Character

MZR 1.6 (Z6)

"Japanese engineering at its simplest. Timing chain, zero drama, 300k+ km documented. The invisible reliable engine."

Skyactiv-D 2.2

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

Issues Comparison

MZR 1.6 (Z6) 4

● MODERATE
Thermostat housing leak €100--€300 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Ignition coil pack failure €60--€200 80,000 km--160,000 km
○ MINOR
Engine mount wear €80--€200 100,000 km--180,000 km
○ MINOR
VVT solenoid clogging €50--€150 100,000 km--200,000 km

Skyactiv-D 2.2 0

No documented issues.

Models

MZR 1.6 (Z6) 3

2 DY 2003--2007 Mazda3 1.6 BK 2003--2009 Hatchback Mazda3 1.6 BL 2009--2013 Hatchback

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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