Mazda 3 2006 Sedan 2.3

Mazda 3 2006 2.3 petrol description

Sedan Mazda 3 2006 Sedan 2.3 has been produced from January, 2006 to January, 2009. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.3 litres, which produces power of 156 horsepower on 6500 rpm and torque 203 Nm (Newton metres) on 4500 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
The cooling system pump and thermostat, engine mounts (which can cause vibration), lambda  ...  This Mazda 3 2.3 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.7 litres.

Mazda 3 2006 Sedan 2.3 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.

The fuel consumption of this Mazda 3 2006 Sedan 2.3 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.4 litres per 100km (10.6 km/l), city fuel economy - 10.7 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 44 litres or 11.62 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 460 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 540 kilometers on highway.

Mazda 3 safety

During safety testing Mazda 3 has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Mazda 3 is evaluated with four stars, children safety - with three stars, and for pedestrian protection Mazda 3 got two stars.

With the same engine there is also Mazda 3 version with automatic gearbox (Mazda 3 2006 Sedan 2.3 Automatic AT) available
Mazda 3 2006

Mazda 3 2006 Sedan 2.3 technical data

Model: Mazda 3 Sedan 2.3
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2006. January ... 2009. January 
Engine: 2260 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 156 HP ON 6500 RPM Torque: 203 NM ON 4500 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: no data Acceleration 0-100 km/h: no data
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.4 (combined) 10.7 (urban) 8.1 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 44 litres (11.6 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.49m (length) 1.76m (width) 1.47m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Ground clearance: 160 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 413 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1285 litres (with rear seats folded down)

Mazda 3 2006 Sedan 2.3 engine L3-VE

Engine reliability and common problems:

The cooling system pump and thermostat, engine mounts (which can cause vibration), lambda sensor, and intake manifold adjuster are the most common problems with this engine.
Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 2261 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 87.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 94 mm
Compression ratio 10.6 : 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 2006 Sedan 2.3 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.7 litres (5 quarts)
Power 150 - 180 HP ON 6500 RPM
Torque 200 - 220 NM ON 4500 RPM
Start of production (year) 2002
Duration of production 16 years
Engine also used on Mazda 6 Mazda Tribute

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Mazda 3 sedan [2006 - 2009] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Mazda 3 2006 1.3 Sedan 1.4

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.3 Petrol 84 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 3 2006 Sedan 1.6 Sep 2006 — Jan 2009 1.6 Petrol 105 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 3 2006 Sedan 1.6 Automatic Sep 2006 — Jan 2009 1.6 Petrol 105 HP 7.6 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mazda 3 2006 Sedan 1.6 TD 90 Hp

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.6 Diesel 90 HP 4.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 3 2006 Sedan 1.6 TD 109 Hp Sep 2006 — Jan 2009 1.6 Diesel 109 HP 4.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 3 2006 Sedan 2.0 Sep 2006 — Jan 2009 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 3 2007 Sedan 2.0 TD Mar 2007 — Jan 2009

Most powerfull diesel version (143 HP)

2.0 Diesel 143 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (6)
Mazda 3 2006 Sedan 2.3 2.3 Petrol 156 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 3 2006 Sedan 2.3 Automatic 2.3 Petrol 156 HP 9.4 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mazda 3 2006 Sedan 2.3 T

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds

2.3 Petrol 260 HP 9.7 l/100km Manual (6)
Mazda 3 2006 reviews
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