Skyactiv-X 2.0 vs Skyactiv-G 2.5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Skyactiv-G 2.5 BEST 86/100
+14 points over Skyactiv-X 2.0
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Skyactiv-X 2.0 Mazda
0 / 100
BEST Skyactiv-G 2.5 Mazda

Specifications

Skyactiv-X 2.0
Skyactiv-G 2.5
Brand
Mazda
Mazda
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
72
86
Years
2019--present
2012--present
Displacement
1998 cc
2488 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
178--186 hp
186--194 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€600--€1,800
€0--€0

Character

Skyactiv-X 2.0

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

Skyactiv-G 2.5

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

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

Skyactiv-G 2.5 0

No documented issues.

Models

Skyactiv-X 2.0 2

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