MZR 1.6 (Z6) vs Skyactiv-G 2.5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
MZR 1.6 (Z6) BEST 88/100
+2 points over Skyactiv-G 2.5
0 / 100
BEST MZR 1.6 (Z6) Mazda
0 / 100
BEST Skyactiv-G 2.5 Mazda

Specifications

MZR 1.6 (Z6)
Skyactiv-G 2.5
Brand
Mazda
Mazda
Verdict
BEST
BEST
Reliability
88
86
Years
2003--2013
2012--present
Displacement
1598 cc
2488 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
105 hp
186--194 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-G 2.5

"CX-5/CX-9/Mazda6. Same philosophy as 2.0 but more torque. Excellent reliability record."

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-G 2.5 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-G 2.5 13

3 BL 2009--2013 CX-7 ER 2006--2012 6 GG/GY 2005--2008 3 BK 2007--2009 6 GG/GY 2002--2008 6 GH 2008--2012 CX-5 KF 2017--present 6 GJ/GL 2012--2023 CX-5 KE 2012--2017 CX-5 KF 2022--present CX-60 KH 2022--present Mazda6 2.5 Skyactiv-G GJ 2012--2022 Sedan Mazda6 Wagon 2.5 Skyactiv-G GJ 2012--2022 Wagon
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