Mazda 3 2013 Sedan SkyActiv 1.5 Automatic

Mazda 3 2013 1.5 petrol description

Sedan Mazda 3 2013 Sedan SkyActiv 1.5 Automatic has been produced from January, 2013 to January, 2016. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.5 litres, which produces power of 120 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 150 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 without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 220 000 to 370 000 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 0W-20 and oil capacity is 3.9 litres.

Mazda 3 2013 Sedan SkyActiv 1.5 Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Mazda 3 2013 Sedan SkyActiv 1.5 Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 191 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Mazda 3 2013 Sedan SkyActiv 1.5 Automatic in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 5.8 litres per 100km (17.2 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 51 litres or 13.47 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 860 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, this Mazda real everyday fuel consumption is 7.3 litres per 100 km, which is 26% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mazda 3 fuel consumption.

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 2013 Sedan SkyActiv 1.5 MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.3 seconds faster (in 10.3 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 5.3 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 6.6 litres per 100 km.
Mazda 3 2013

Mazda 3 2013 Sedan SkyActiv 1.5 Automatic technical data

Model: Mazda 3 Sedan SkyActiv 1.5 Automatic
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2013. January ... 2016. January 
Engine: 1496 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 128 g/km
Power: 120 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 150 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 191 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.8 (combined)
Real fuel consumption: 7.3 l/100km (32.2 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
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: 408 litres
Gross weight: 1835 kg

Mazda 3 2013 Sedan SkyActiv 1.5 Automatic engine P5-VPS

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 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 1496 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 74.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 85.8 mm
Compression ratio 13 : 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 Injection
Mazda 3 2013 Sedan SkyActiv 1.5 Automatic oil type 0W-20
Oil capacity 3.9 litres (4.1 quarts)
Power 100 - 120 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 140 - 150 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2013
Duration of production 11 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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