PY-VPTS SkyActiv-G 2.5T vs Skyactiv-G 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Skyactiv-G 2.0 BEST 88/100
+12 points over PY-VPTS SkyActiv-G 2.5T
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE PY-VPTS SkyActiv-G 2.5T Mazda
0 / 100
BEST Skyactiv-G 2.0 Mazda

Specifications

PY-VPTS SkyActiv-G 2.5T
Skyactiv-G 2.0
Brand
Mazda
Mazda
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
76
88
Years
2018--2023
2012--present
Displacement
2488 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
228--250 hp
120--165 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€600--€1,600
€380--€800

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."

Skyactiv-G 2.0

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

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

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

PY-VPTS SkyActiv-G 2.5T 0

No models listed.

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
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