Mazda 3 2006 MPS

Mazda 3 2006 2.3 petrol description

Hatchback Mazda 3 2006 MPS has been produced from September, 2006 to January, 2009. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.3 litres, which produces power of 265 horsepower on 5500 rpm - this is the most powerfull Mazda 3 2006 - 2009 version and torque 380 Nm (Newton metres) on 3000 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 and WarnerHitachi K04 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 200 up to 340 thousand 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 
Although the engine has a chain, its capacity is quite limited. The engine also requires high  ...  This Mazda 3 2.3 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.7 litres.

Mazda 3 2006 MPS has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Mazda 3 2006 MPS accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

Mazda 3 2006 MPS fuel consumption is 9.7 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (10.3 km/l), city fuel economy - 13.5 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 560 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 720 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mazda real everyday fuel consumption is 10.6 litres per 100 km, which is 9% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mazda 3 fuel consumption.

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.