Skyactiv-D 2.2 vs Skyactiv-G 2.0
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
Skyactiv-G 2.0
BEST
88/100
+10 points over Skyactiv-D 2.2
0
/ 100
BUY
Skyactiv-D 2.2
Mazda
0
/ 100
BEST
Skyactiv-G 2.0
Mazda
Specifications
Skyactiv-D 2.2
Skyactiv-G 2.0
Brand
Mazda
Mazda
Verdict
BUY
BEST
Reliability
78
88
Years
2012--present
2012--present
Displacement
2191 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
150--184 hp
120--165 hp
Known Issues
0
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€380--€800
Character
Skyactiv-D 2.2
"Low compression diesel (14:1). No DPF issues at lower compression. Good highway. Carbon buildup possible."
Skyactiv-G 2.0
"Mazda3/CX-30/CX-5. High compression (13:1). No turbo = no turbo problems. Smooth, efficient, extremely reliable."
Issues Comparison
Skyactiv-D 2.2 0
No documented issues.
Skyactiv-G 2.0 2
○ MINOR
MAF sensor fault codes
○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (DI — only real concern)