Mazda 3 2013 1.5 Skyactiv-D

Mazda 3 2013 1.5 diesel description

Sedan Mazda 3 2013 1.5 Skyactiv-D 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. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 210 up to 360 thousand 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 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Mazda 3 2013 1.5 Skyactiv-D accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 186 km/h.

Mazda 3 2013 1.5 Skyactiv-D fuel consumption is 3.8 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (26.3 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Mazda 3 2013 - 2016 version, fuel consumption in city - 4.3 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 3.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 51 litres or 13.47 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1340 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1440 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 automatic gearbox (Mazda 3 2016 1.5 Skyactiv-D Automatic AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.6 seconds later (in 11.6 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 16 % - 4.4 litres per 100 km.
Mazda 3 2013

Mazda 3 2013 1.5 Skyactiv-D technical data

Model: Mazda 3 1.5 Skyactiv-D
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: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 186 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.8 (combined) 4.3 (urban) 3.5 (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: 1870 kg

Mazda 3 2013 1.5 Skyactiv-D 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 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.1 litres (5.4 quarts)
Coolant capacity 7 litres (7.4 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)
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