Skyactiv-X 2.0 vs LF-VE/DE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
LF-VE/DE BUY 80/100
+8 points over Skyactiv-X 2.0
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Skyactiv-X 2.0 Mazda
0 / 100
BUY LF-VE/DE Mazda

Specifications

Skyactiv-X 2.0
LF-VE/DE
Brand
Mazda
Mazda
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
80
Years
2019--present
2003--2013
Displacement
1998 cc
1999 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
178--186 hp
141--167 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€600--€1,800
€50--€200

Character

Skyactiv-X 2.0

"Spark-controlled compression ignition. Innovative. Some injector issues early. Efficient when it works. Experimental tech."

LF-VE/DE

"Mazda3/6. Ford co-developed (Duratec basis). VVT. Timing chain. Reliable and smooth. Coil pack failures. Thermostat. Low drama ownership. Good base for MPS/Speed turbo."

Issues Comparison

Skyactiv-X 2.0 2

● MODERATE
Injector precision — SPCCI complexity €400--€1,200 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
System sensors — complex monitoring €200--€600 40,000 km--100,000 km

LF-VE/DE 1

○ MINOR
Coil pack failure €50--€200 40,000 km--80,000 km

Models

Skyactiv-X 2.0 2

CX-30 DM 2019--present 3 BP 2019--present

LF-VE/DE 3

CR-V RW 2019--2023 Civic FL/FE Mk11 2022--present ZR-V — 2023--present
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