MZR 1.6 (Z6) vs Skyactiv-G 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Reliability score
Tied 88/100
0 / 100
BEST MZR 1.6 (Z6) Mazda
0 / 100
BEST Skyactiv-G 2.0 Mazda

Specifications

MZR 1.6 (Z6)
Skyactiv-G 2.0
Brand
Mazda
Mazda
Verdict
BEST
BEST
Reliability
88
88
Years
2003--2013
2012--present
Displacement
1598 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
105 hp
120--165 hp
Known Issues
4
2
Total Risk Cost
€290--€850
€380--€800

Character

MZR 1.6 (Z6)

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

Skyactiv-G 2.0

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

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 2.0 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

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 2.0 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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