S5-DPTS SkyActiv-D 1.5 vs Skyactiv-G 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Skyactiv-G 2.0 BEST 88/100
+20 points over S5-DPTS SkyActiv-D 1.5
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE S5-DPTS SkyActiv-D 1.5 Mazda
0 / 100
BEST Skyactiv-G 2.0 Mazda

Specifications

S5-DPTS SkyActiv-D 1.5
Skyactiv-G 2.0
Brand
Mazda
Mazda
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
68
88
Years
2015--2023
2012--present
Displacement
1499 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
105 hp
120--165 hp
Known Issues
3
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€2,900
€380--€800

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 2.0

"Mazda3/CX-30/CX-5. High compression (13:1). No turbo = no turbo problems. Smooth, efficient, extremely reliable."

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 2.0 2

○ MINOR
MAF sensor fault codes €80--€200 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (DI — only real concern) €300--€600 80,000 km--150,000 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 2.0 15

626 GF/GW 1997--2002 2 DE/DH 2007--2014 3 BK 2003--2009 2 DY 2003--2007 2 DY 2003--2007 2 DE/DH 2007--2014 CX-3 2.0 Skyactiv-G DK 2015--2022 SUV CX-30 2.0 Skyactiv-G DM 2019--2024 SUV CX-5 2.0 Skyactiv-G KF 2017--2024 SUV MX-5 1.5 Skyactiv-G ND 2015--2024 Roadster MX-5 2.0 Skyactiv-G ND 2015--2024 Roadster Mazda3 2.0 Skyactiv-G BP 2018--2024 Hatchback Mazda3 2.0 Skyactiv-G BM 2013--2018 Hatchback Mazda3 Fastback 2.0 Skyactiv-G BP 2018--2024 Sedan Mazda6 2.0 Skyactiv-G GJ 2012--2022 Sedan
Full S5-DPTS SkyActiv-D 1.5 Report Full Skyactiv-G 2.0 Report