Mazda 3 2013 1.5 Skyactiv-D Automatic

Mazda 3 2013 1.5 diesel description

Sedan Mazda 3 2013 1.5 Skyactiv-D Automatic has been produced from January, 2016 to December, 2016. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.5 litres, which produces power of 105 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 270 Nm (Newton metres) on 1600 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system and VGT turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 210 000 to 360 000 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 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.1 litres.

Mazda 3 2013 1.5 Skyactiv-D Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Mazda 3 2013 1.5 Skyactiv-D Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 184 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Mazda 3 2013 1.5 Skyactiv-D Automatic in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 4.4 litres per 100km (22.7 km/l), city fuel economy - 4.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 51 litres or 13.47 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1140 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1240 kilometers on highway.

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 manual gearbox (Mazda 3 2016 1.5 Skyactiv-D MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.6 seconds faster (in 11 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 14 % - 3.8 litres per 100 km.
Mazda 3 2013

Mazda 3 2013 1.5 Skyactiv-D Automatic technical data

Model: Mazda 3 1.5 Skyactiv-D Automatic
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2016. January ... 2016. December 
Engine: 1498 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 105 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 270 NM ON 1600 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 184 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.4 (combined) 4.9 (urban) 4.1 (highway)
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: 1900 kg

Mazda 3 2013 1.5 Skyactiv-D Automatic engine S5-DPTS

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 210,000 to 360,000 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 1498 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 76 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 82.6 mm
Compression ratio 14.8 : 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 Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

Mazda 3 2013 1.5 Skyactiv-D Automatic oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.1 litres (5.4 quarts)
Coolant capacity 7.1 litres (7.5 quarts)
Power 105 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 220 - 270 NM ON 1600 RPM
Start of production (year) 2014
Duration of production 10 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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