PE-VPS 2.0 vs LF-VE/DE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
PE-VPS 2.0 BEST 85/100
+5 points over LF-VE/DE
0 / 100
BEST PE-VPS 2.0 Mazda
0 / 100
BUY LF-VE/DE Mazda

Specifications

PE-VPS 2.0
LF-VE/DE
Brand
Mazda
Mazda
Verdict
BEST
BUY
Reliability
85
80
Years
2012--2019
2003--2013
Displacement
1998 cc
1999 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
150--165 hp
141--167 hp
Known Issues
0
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€50--€200

Character

PE-VPS 2.0

"Pre-Skyactiv-X Mazda3/CX-5. Simple, proven. No issues. Good baseline Mazda engine."

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."

Issues Comparison

PE-VPS 2.0 0

No documented issues.

LF-VE/DE 1

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

Models

PE-VPS 2.0 37

RX-8 SE3P 2003--2012 RX-8 SE3P 2003--2012 MX-5 NA 1989--1998 MX-5 NB 1998--2005 MX-5 NA 1989--1998 MX-5 NA 1994--1998 MX-5 NB 1998--2005 626 GF/GW 1997--2002 5 CR 2005--2010 MX-5 NC 2005--2015 6 GG/GY 2002--2008 5 CW 2010--2018 6 GH 2008--2012 6 GG/GY 2002--2008 5 CR 2005--2010 3 BK 2003--2009 MX-5 NC 2005--2015 5 CW 2010--2015 6 GH 2008--2012 3 BL 2009--2013 MX-5 ND 2019--present MX-5 ND 2019--present 3 BM/BN 2013--2019 CX-5 KF 2017--present CX-3 DK 2015--2024 CX-30 DM 2019--present CX-3 DK 2015--2024 6 GJ/GL 2012--2023 3 BM/BN 2013--2019 3 BP 2019--present MX-5 ND 2015--2019 6 GJ/GL 2012--2023 CX-5 KE 2012--2017 CX-30 DM 2022--present 3 BK 2003--2009 3 BL 2009--2013 2 DE/DH 2007--2014

LF-VE/DE 3

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