Mazda 323 1998 1.5i

Mazda 323 1998 1.5 petrol description

Hatchback Mazda 323 1998 1.5i has been produced from August, 1998 to February, 2001. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.5 litres, which produces power of 88 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 132 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Mazda 323 1.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.2 litres.

Mazda 323 1998 1.5i has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Mazda 323 1998 1.5i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 177 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Mazda 323 1998 1.5i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.5 litres per 100km (13.3 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 9.5 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 860 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Mazda is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Mazda 323 fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Mazda 323 version with automatic gearbox (Mazda 323 1998 1.5i Automatic AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 2.6 seconds later (in 14.5 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 8.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 12 % - 8.6 litres per 100 km.
Mazda 323 1998

Mazda 323 1998 1.5i technical data

Model: Mazda 323 1.5i
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1998. August ... 2001. February 
Engine: 1498 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 179 g/km
Power: 88 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 132 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 177 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.5 (combined) 9.5 (urban) 6.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7.7 l/100km (30.5 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.20m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.4 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 355 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1000 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1625 kg

Mazda 323 1998 1.5i engine B5-ME

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 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) 78 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 78.4 mm
Compression ratio 9 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Mazda 323 1998 1.5i oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.2 litres (3.4 quarts)
Power 75 - 100 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 115 - 130 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 1992
Duration of production 10 years
Engine also used on Mazda Demio

All Mazda 323 hatchback [1998 - 2001] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Mazda 323 1999 1.3i Mar 1999 — Feb 2001

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.3 Petrol 75 HP 7.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 323 1998 1.5i

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.5 Petrol 88 HP 7.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 323 1998 1.5i Automatic 1.5 Petrol 88 HP 8.2 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mazda 323 1998 1.8i Aug 1998 — Jan 2001

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.8 seconds

1.8 Petrol 114 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 323 1998 1.8i Automatic Aug 1998 — Jan 2001

Most powerfull petrol version (114 HP)

1.8 Petrol 114 HP 9.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mazda 323 1998 2.0 D Aug 1998 — Jan 2001 2.0 Diesel 72 HP 6.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 323 1998 2.0 DiTD

Most powerfull diesel version (90 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 90 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 323 1998 reviews
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