Mazda 323 1994 1.5i (3 door)

Mazda 323 1994 1.5 petrol description

Hatchback Mazda 323 1994 1.5i has been produced from September, 1994 to February, 1997. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.5 litres, which produces power of 90 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 134 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 270 up to 450 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 323 1.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.5 litres.

Mazda 323 1994 1.5i has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Mazda 323 1994 1.5i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 173 km/h.

Mazda 323 1994 1.5i fuel consumption is 7.2 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (13.9 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Mazda 323 1994 - 1997 version, city fuel economy - 10.5 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 760 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 900 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mazda real everyday fuel consumption is 7.7 litres per 100 km, which is 7% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mazda 323 fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Mazda 323 version with automatic gearbox (Mazda 323 1994 1.5i Automatic AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 2.4 seconds later (in 14.2 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 7.6 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 8.5 litres per 100 km.
Mazda 323 1994

Mazda 323 1994 1.5i technical data

Model: Mazda 323 1.5i
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1994. September ... 1997. February 
Engine: 1489 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 90 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 134 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 173 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.2 (combined) 10.5 (urban) 6.0 (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: 4.03m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.40m (height)
Turning diameter: 9.8 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 300 litres
Gross weight: 1575 kg

Mazda 323 1994 1.5i engine Z5-DE

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.
Engine displacement 1489 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 75.3 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 83.6 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 1994 1.5i oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.5 litres (3.7 quarts)
Power 90 - 110 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 130 - 140 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 1994
Duration of production 4 years

All Mazda 323 hatchback [1994 - 1997] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Mazda 323 1994 1.3i 1.3 Petrol 75 HP 7.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 323 1994 1.5i

Most fuel efficient version

1.5 Petrol 90 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 323 1994 1.5i Automatic 1.5 Petrol 90 HP 7.6 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mazda 323 1994 1.8i

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.7 seconds

1.8 Petrol 116 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 323 1994 1.8i Automatic

Most powerfull version (116 HP)

1.8 Petrol 116 HP 8.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mazda 323 1994 reviews
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