Mazda 3 2013 Sedan SkyActiv 1.5

Mazda 3 2013 1.5 petrol description

Sedan Mazda 3 2013 Sedan SkyActiv 1.5 has been produced from January, 2013 to January, 2016. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.5 litres, which produces power of 120 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 150 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 220 000 and 370 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Mazda 3 1.5 engine oil type is 0W-20 and oil capacity is 3.9 litres.

Mazda 3 2013 Sedan SkyActiv 1.5 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Mazda 3 2013 Sedan SkyActiv 1.5 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 195 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mazda 3 2013 Sedan SkyActiv 1.5 fuel consumption is 5.3 litres per 100km (18.9 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 6.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 4.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 51 litres or 13.47 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 960 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1180 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mazda real everyday fuel consumption is 6.6 litres per 100 km, which is 25% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mazda 3 fuel consumption.

Mazda 3 safety

During safety testing Mazda 3 has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Mazda 3 is evaluated with outstanding rate 93 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 86 from 100, for pedestrian protection Mazda 3 got 65 points from 100.
Mazda 3 safety equipment has been rated as very good - 81 percents from 100.

With the same engine there is also Mazda 3 version with automatic gearbox (Mazda 3 2013 Sedan SkyActiv 1.5 Automatic AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.3 seconds later (in 11.6 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 5.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 7.3 litres per 100 km.
Mazda 3 2013

Mazda 3 2013 Sedan SkyActiv 1.5 technical data

Model: Mazda 3 Sedan SkyActiv 1.5
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2013. January ... 2016. January 
Engine: 1496 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 120 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 150 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 195 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.3 (combined) 6.9 (urban) 4.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 6.6 l/100km (35.6 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 51 litres (13.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.59m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.45m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters
Ground clearance: 155 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 419 litres
Gross weight: 1800 kg

Mazda 3 2013 Sedan SkyActiv 1.5 engine P5-VPS

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1496 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 74.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 85.8 mm
Compression ratio 13 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Mazda 3 2013 Sedan SkyActiv 1.5 oil type 0W-20
Oil capacity 3.9 litres (4.1 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6 litres (6.3 quarts)
Power 100 - 120 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 140 - 150 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2013
Duration of production 11 years
Engine also used on Mazda 2

All Mazda 3 sedan [2013 - 2016] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Mazda 3 2013 Sedan SkyActiv 1.5 Jan 2013 — Jan 2016

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.5 Petrol 120 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (6)
Mazda 3 2013 Sedan SkyActiv 1.5 Automatic Jan 2013 — Jan 2016 1.5 Petrol 120 HP 5.8 l/100km Automatic (6)
Mazda 3 2016 1.5 Skyactiv-D Jan 2016 — Dec 2016

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.5 Diesel 105 HP 3.8 l/100km Manual (6)
Mazda 3 2016 1.5 Skyactiv-D Automatic Jan 2016 — Dec 2016 1.5 Diesel 105 HP 4.4 l/100km Automatic (6)
Mazda 3 2014 2.0 SkyActiv-G Jan 2014 — Dec 2016

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 120 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (6)
Mazda 3 2014 2.0 SkyActiv-G Automatic Jan 2014 — Dec 2016 2.0 Petrol 120 HP 5.6 l/100km Automatic (6)
Mazda 3 2013 Sedan SkyActiv 2.0 Jan 2013 — Jan 2016

Most powerfull petrol version (165 HP)

2.0 Petrol 165 HP 6.2 l/100km Automatic (6)
Mazda 3 2013 1.6 Sedan SkyActiv-D 2.2 Jan 2013 — Jan 2016 1.6 Petrol 104 HP 6.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mazda 3 2014 2.2 SkyActiv-D Jan 2014 — Dec 2016

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8 seconds

2.2 Diesel 150 HP 3.9 l/100km Manual (6)
Mazda 3 2014 2.2 SkyActiv-D Automatic Jan 2014 — Dec 2016

Most powerfull diesel version (150 HP)

2.2 Diesel 150 HP 4.8 l/100km Automatic (6)
Mazda 3 2013 reviews
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