S5-DPTS SkyActiv-D 1.5 vs LF-VE/DE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
LF-VE/DE BUY 80/100
+12 points over S5-DPTS SkyActiv-D 1.5
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE S5-DPTS SkyActiv-D 1.5 Mazda
0 / 100
BUY LF-VE/DE Mazda

Specifications

S5-DPTS SkyActiv-D 1.5
LF-VE/DE
Brand
Mazda
Mazda
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
80
Years
2015--2023
2003--2013
Displacement
1499 cc
1999 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
105 hp
141--167 hp
Known Issues
3
1
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€2,900
€50--€200

Character

S5-DPTS SkyActiv-D 1.5

"Mazda 2/3/CX-3 diesel. Mazda's own small diesel — not sourced. High compression ratio (14.8:1). DPF standard. City driving = DPF issues (very relevant for Greece). Good on highway. Quiet for a small diesel."

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

S5-DPTS SkyActiv-D 1.5 3

▲ HIGH
DPF in city driving €400--€1,200 40,000 km--80,000 km
● MODERATE
EGR valve fouling €200--€500 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Injector issues at high mileage €400--€1,200 120,000 km--200,000 km

LF-VE/DE 1

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

Models

S5-DPTS SkyActiv-D 1.5 3

2 DJ/DL 2014--2020 3 BM/BN 2016--2019 CX-3 DK 2015--2024

LF-VE/DE 3

CR-V RW 2019--2023 Civic FL/FE Mk11 2022--present ZR-V — 2023--present
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