Skyactiv-G 2.5 vs LF-VE/DE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Skyactiv-G 2.5 BEST 86/100
+6 points over LF-VE/DE
0 / 100
BEST Skyactiv-G 2.5 Mazda
0 / 100
BUY LF-VE/DE Mazda

Specifications

Skyactiv-G 2.5
LF-VE/DE
Brand
Mazda
Mazda
Verdict
BEST
BUY
Reliability
86
80
Years
2012--present
2003--2013
Displacement
2488 cc
1999 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
186--194 hp
141--167 hp
Known Issues
0
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€50--€200

Character

Skyactiv-G 2.5

"CX-5/CX-9/Mazda6. Same philosophy as 2.0 but more torque. Excellent reliability record."

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

Skyactiv-G 2.5 0

No documented issues.

LF-VE/DE 1

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

Models

Skyactiv-G 2.5 13

3 BL 2009--2013 CX-7 ER 2006--2012 6 GG/GY 2005--2008 3 BK 2007--2009 6 GG/GY 2002--2008 6 GH 2008--2012 CX-5 KF 2017--present 6 GJ/GL 2012--2023 CX-5 KE 2012--2017 CX-5 KF 2022--present CX-60 KH 2022--present Mazda6 2.5 Skyactiv-G GJ 2012--2022 Sedan Mazda6 Wagon 2.5 Skyactiv-G GJ 2012--2022 Wagon

LF-VE/DE 3

CR-V RW 2019--2023 Civic FL/FE Mk11 2022--present ZR-V — 2023--present
Full Skyactiv-G 2.5 Report Full LF-VE/DE Report