S5-DPTS SkyActiv-D 1.5 vs SkyActiv-G 1.5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
SkyActiv-G 1.5 BUY 84/100
+16 points over S5-DPTS SkyActiv-D 1.5
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE S5-DPTS SkyActiv-D 1.5 Mazda
0 / 100
BUY SkyActiv-G 1.5 Mazda

Specifications

S5-DPTS SkyActiv-D 1.5
SkyActiv-G 1.5
Brand
Mazda
Mazda
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
84
Years
2015--2023
2013--present
Displacement
1499 cc
1496 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
105 hp
75--131 hp
Known Issues
3
1
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€2,900
€0--€300

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."

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

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

SkyActiv-G 1.5 1

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

Models

S5-DPTS SkyActiv-D 1.5 3

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

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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