Skyactiv-X 2.0 vs Skyactiv-G 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Skyactiv-G 2.0 BEST 88/100
+16 points over Skyactiv-X 2.0
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Skyactiv-X 2.0 Mazda
0 / 100
BEST Skyactiv-G 2.0 Mazda

Specifications

Skyactiv-X 2.0
Skyactiv-G 2.0
Brand
Mazda
Mazda
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
72
88
Years
2019--present
2012--present
Displacement
1998 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
178--186 hp
120--165 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€600--€1,800
€380--€800

Character

Skyactiv-X 2.0

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

Skyactiv-G 2.0

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

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 2.0 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

Skyactiv-X 2.0 2

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

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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