SkyActiv-G 1.5 vs Skyactiv-G 2.5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Skyactiv-G 2.5 BEST 86/100
+2 points over SkyActiv-G 1.5
0 / 100
BUY SkyActiv-G 1.5 Mazda
0 / 100
BEST Skyactiv-G 2.5 Mazda

Specifications

SkyActiv-G 1.5
Skyactiv-G 2.5
Brand
Mazda
Mazda
Verdict
BUY
BEST
Reliability
84
86
Years
2013--present
2012--present
Displacement
1496 cc
2488 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
75--131 hp
186--194 hp
Known Issues
1
0
Total Risk Cost
€0--€300
€0--€0

Character

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."

Skyactiv-G 2.5

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

Issues Comparison

SkyActiv-G 1.5 1

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

Skyactiv-G 2.5 0

No documented issues.

Models

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

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
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