Skyactiv-D 2.2 vs SkyActiv-G 1.5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
SkyActiv-G 1.5 BUY 84/100
+6 points over Skyactiv-D 2.2
0 / 100
BUY Skyactiv-D 2.2 Mazda
0 / 100
BUY SkyActiv-G 1.5 Mazda

Specifications

Skyactiv-D 2.2
SkyActiv-G 1.5
Brand
Mazda
Mazda
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
78
84
Years
2012--present
2013--present
Displacement
2191 cc
1496 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
150--184 hp
75--131 hp
Known Issues
0
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€0--€300

Character

Skyactiv-D 2.2

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

SkyActiv-G 1.5

"Mazda2/3/CX-3. High compression (14:1). Chain driven. Excellent fuel economy. No known major issues. Carbon buildup less than DI-only engines due to port injection."

Issues Comparison

Skyactiv-D 2.2 0

No documented issues.

SkyActiv-G 1.5 1

○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (minimal) €0--€300 100,000 km--200,000 km

Models

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

SkyActiv-G 1.5 6

2 DJ/DL 2014--present 2 DJ/DL 2014--present 3 BM/BN 2013--2019 MX-5 ND 2015--present CX-3 DK 2015--2024 2 DJ/DL 2018--present
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