PE-VPS 2.0 vs Skyactiv-G 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Skyactiv-G 2.0 BEST 88/100
+3 points over PE-VPS 2.0
0 / 100
BEST PE-VPS 2.0 Mazda
0 / 100
BEST Skyactiv-G 2.0 Mazda

Specifications

PE-VPS 2.0
Skyactiv-G 2.0
Brand
Mazda
Mazda
Verdict
BEST
BEST
Reliability
85
88
Years
2012--2019
2012--present
Displacement
1998 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
150--165 hp
120--165 hp
Known Issues
0
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€380--€800

Character

PE-VPS 2.0

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

PE-VPS 2.0 0

No documented issues.

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

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

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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