PY-VPTS SkyActiv-G 2.5T vs PE-VPS 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
PE-VPS 2.0 BEST 85/100
+9 points over PY-VPTS SkyActiv-G 2.5T
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE PY-VPTS SkyActiv-G 2.5T Mazda
0 / 100
BEST PE-VPS 2.0 Mazda

Specifications

PY-VPTS SkyActiv-G 2.5T
PE-VPS 2.0
Brand
Mazda
Mazda
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
76
85
Years
2018--2023
2012--2019
Displacement
2488 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
228--250 hp
150--165 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€600--€1,600
€0--€0

Character

PY-VPTS SkyActiv-G 2.5T

"Mazda 6/CX-5/CX-9. Turbo version of proven SkyActiv-G 2.5. Dynamic pressure turbo (reduces lag). Carbon buildup (DI but mitigated by port injection assist). Good reliability data so far. Premium fuel recommended."

PE-VPS 2.0

"Pre-Skyactiv-X Mazda3/CX-5. Simple, proven. No issues. Good baseline Mazda engine."

Issues Comparison

PY-VPTS SkyActiv-G 2.5T 2

● MODERATE
Carbon buildup (DI with port assist) €300--€800 80,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
Turbo actuator wear €300--€800 80,000 km--150,000 km

PE-VPS 2.0 0

No documented issues.

Models

PY-VPTS SkyActiv-G 2.5T 0

No models listed.

PE-VPS 2.0 37

RX-8 SE3P 2003--2012 RX-8 SE3P 2003--2012 MX-5 NA 1989--1998 MX-5 NB 1998--2005 MX-5 NA 1989--1998 MX-5 NA 1994--1998 MX-5 NB 1998--2005 626 GF/GW 1997--2002 5 CR 2005--2010 MX-5 NC 2005--2015 6 GG/GY 2002--2008 5 CW 2010--2018 6 GH 2008--2012 6 GG/GY 2002--2008 5 CR 2005--2010 3 BK 2003--2009 MX-5 NC 2005--2015 5 CW 2010--2015 6 GH 2008--2012 3 BL 2009--2013 MX-5 ND 2019--present MX-5 ND 2019--present 3 BM/BN 2013--2019 CX-5 KF 2017--present CX-3 DK 2015--2024 CX-30 DM 2019--present CX-3 DK 2015--2024 6 GJ/GL 2012--2023 3 BM/BN 2013--2019 3 BP 2019--present MX-5 ND 2015--2019 6 GJ/GL 2012--2023 CX-5 KE 2012--2017 CX-30 DM 2022--present 3 BK 2003--2009 3 BL 2009--2013 2 DE/DH 2007--2014
Full PY-VPTS SkyActiv-G 2.5T Report Full PE-VPS 2.0 Report