Mazda MX-3 1991 1.8iV6 132 Hp

Mazda MX-3 1991 1.8 petrol description

Coupe Mazda MX-3 1991 1.8iV6 132 Hp has been produced from March, 1994 to December, 1998. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 132 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 160 Nm (Newton metres) on 5000 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 260 000 to 430 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Mazda MX-3 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres.

Mazda MX-3 1991 1.8iV6 132 Hp has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Mazda MX-3 1991 1.8iV6 132 Hp accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 202 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Mazda MX-3 1991 1.8iV6 132 Hp in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.5 litres per 100km (10.5 km/l), city fuel economy - 13.5 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 520 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 700 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Mazda is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. More - Real Mazda MX-3 fuel consumption.

Mazda MX-3 1991

Mazda MX-3 1991 1.8iV6 132 Hp technical data

Model: Mazda MX-3 1.8iV6 132 Hp
Body style: Coupe
Production period: 1994. March ... 1998. December 
Engine: 1845 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 132 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 160 NM ON 5000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 202 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.5 (combined) 13.5 (urban) 7.1 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.9 l/100km (23.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres (13.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.22m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.31m (height)
Turning diameter: 9.8 meters
Seats: 4 seats
Trunk capacity: 289 litres
Gross weight: 1540 kg

Mazda MX-3 1991 1.8iV6 132 Hp engine K8-DE

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 260,000 to 430,000 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 1845 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 75 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 69.6 mm
Compression ratio 9.2 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Mazda MX-3 1991 1.8iV6 132 Hp oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4 litres (4.2 quarts)
Power 130 - 135 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 155 - 160 NM ON 5000 RPM
Start of production (year) 1991
Duration of production 7 years

All Mazda MX-3 coupe [1991 - 1998] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption
Mazda MX-3 1991 1.6i 90 Hp Sep 1991 — Mar 1994

Most fuel efficient version by real consumption

1.6 Petrol 90 HP 7.4 l/100km
Mazda MX-3 1994 1.6i 110 Hp Mar 1994 — Dec 1998

Most fuel efficient version

1.6 Petrol 110 HP 6.9 l/100km
Mazda MX-3 1994 1.8iV6 132 Hp Mar 1994 — Dec 1998

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds

1.8 Petrol 132 HP 9.5 l/100km
Mazda MX-3 1991 1.8iV6 135 Hp Sep 1991 — Mar 1994

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds

1.8 Petrol 135 HP 9.0 l/100km
Mazda MX-3 1991 reviews
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