Mazda 3 2011 2.5 Automatic

Mazda 3 2011 2.5 petrol description

Hatchback Mazda 3 2011 2.5 Automatic has been produced from January, 2011 to December, 2013. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 167 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 228 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, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 310 up to 520 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Mazda 3 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.

Mazda 3 2011 2.5 Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.

Mazda 3 2011 2.5 Automatic fuel consumption is 7.7 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (13 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 9.2 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 760 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 880 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Mazda 3 version with manual gearbox (Mazda 3 2011 2.5 MT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 8.2 litres per 100 km.
Mazda 3 2.5 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Mazda 3 2011

Mazda 3 2011 2.5 Automatic technical data

Model: Mazda 3 2.5 Automatic
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2011. January ... 2013. December 
Engine: 2489 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 167 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 228 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: no data Acceleration 0-100 km/h: no data
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.7 (combined) 9.2 (urban) 6.8 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres (15.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.51m (length) 1.76m (width) 1.47m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.4 meters
Ground clearance: 119 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 481 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1212 litres (with rear seats folded down)

Mazda 3 2011 2.5 Automatic engine L5-VE

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 2488 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 89 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 100 mm
Compression ratio 9.7 : 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.

More service info
Fuel system Injection
Mazda 3 2011 2.5 Automatic oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 7.5 litres (7.9 quarts)
Power 160 - 175 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 220 - 235 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2008
Duration of production 7 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 hatchback [2011 - 2013] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Mazda 3 2011 1.6 Oct 2011 — Jan 2013

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 105 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 3 2011 1.6i 1.6 Petrol 105 HP 7.6 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mazda 3 2011 1.6 CiTD Oct 2011 — Jan 2013

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.6 Diesel 115 HP 4.3 l/100km Manual (6)
Mazda 3 2.0 Jan 2011 — Jan 2013 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (6)
Mazda 3 2011 2.0 Jan 2011 — Jan 2013 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 7.6 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mazda 3 2011 2.2 2.0 CD 2.2 Diesel 150 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (6)
Mazda 3 2012 2.2 CiTD Jan 2012 — Jan 2013

Most powerfull diesel version (185 HP)

2.2 Diesel 185 HP 5.4 l/100km Manual (6)
Mazda 3 2011 2.3 DISI Turbo MPS Oct 2011 — Jan 2013

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds

2.3 Petrol 260 HP 9.6 l/100km Manual (6)
Mazda 3 2011 2.5 2.5 Petrol 167 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (6)
Mazda 3 2011 2.5 Automatic 2.5 Petrol 167 HP 7.7 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mazda 3 2011 reviews
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