Skyactiv-X 2.0 vs SkyActiv-G 1.5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
SkyActiv-G 1.5 BUY 84/100
+12 points over Skyactiv-X 2.0
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Skyactiv-X 2.0 Mazda
0 / 100
BUY SkyActiv-G 1.5 Mazda

Specifications

Skyactiv-X 2.0
SkyActiv-G 1.5
Brand
Mazda
Mazda
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
84
Years
2019--present
2013--present
Displacement
1998 cc
1496 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
178--186 hp
75--131 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€600--€1,800
€0--€300

Character

Skyactiv-X 2.0

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

SkyActiv-G 1.5

"Mazda2/3/CX-3. High compression (14:1). Chain driven. Excellent fuel economy. No known major issues. Carbon buildup less than DI-only engines due to port injection."

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 1.5 1

○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (minimal) €0--€300 100,000 km--200,000 km

Models

Skyactiv-X 2.0 2

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

SkyActiv-G 1.5 6

2 DJ/DL 2014--present 2 DJ/DL 2014--present 3 BM/BN 2013--2019 MX-5 ND 2015--present CX-3 DK 2015--2024 2 DJ/DL 2018--present
Full Skyactiv-X 2.0 Report Full SkyActiv-G 1.5 Report