Skyactiv-G 2.0 vs Skyactiv-D 2.2
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
Skyactiv-G 2.0
BEST
88/100
+10 points over Skyactiv-D 2.2
0
/ 100
BEST
Skyactiv-G 2.0
Mazda
0
/ 100
BUY
Skyactiv-D 2.2
Mazda
Specifications
Skyactiv-G 2.0
Skyactiv-D 2.2
Brand
Mazda
Mazda
Verdict
BEST
BUY
Reliability
88
78
Years
2012--present
2012--present
Displacement
1998 cc
2191 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
120--165 hp
150--184 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€380--€800
€0--€0
Character
Skyactiv-G 2.0
"Mazda3/CX-30/CX-5. High compression (13:1). No turbo = no turbo problems. Smooth, efficient, extremely reliable."
Skyactiv-D 2.2
"Low compression diesel (14:1). No DPF issues at lower compression. Good highway. Carbon buildup possible."
Issues Comparison
Skyactiv-G 2.0 2
○ MINOR
MAF sensor fault codes
○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (DI — only real concern)
Skyactiv-D 2.2 0
No documented issues.