Skyactiv-G 2.5 vs Skyactiv-D 2.2

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Skyactiv-G 2.5 BEST 86/100
+8 points over Skyactiv-D 2.2
0 / 100
BEST Skyactiv-G 2.5 Mazda
0 / 100
BUY Skyactiv-D 2.2 Mazda

Specifications

Skyactiv-G 2.5
Skyactiv-D 2.2
Brand
Mazda
Mazda
Verdict
BEST
BUY
Reliability
86
78
Years
2012--present
2012--present
Displacement
2488 cc
2191 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
186--194 hp
150--184 hp
Known Issues
0
0
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€0--€0

Character

Skyactiv-G 2.5

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

Skyactiv-D 2.2

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

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

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
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