Mazda 323 1994 1.5i Automatic (3 door)

Mazda 323 1994 1.5 petrol description

Hatchback Mazda 323 1994 1.5i Automatic 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, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 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 3.5 litres.

Mazda 323 1994 1.5i Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Mazda 323 1994 1.5i Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 14.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 161 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mazda 323 1994 1.5i Automatic fuel consumption is 7.6 litres per 100km (13.2 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Mazda 323 1994 - 1997 versions. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, this Mazda real everyday fuel consumption is 8.5 litres per 100 km, which is 12% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mazda 323 fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Mazda 323 version with manual gearbox (Mazda 323 1994 1.5i MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 2.4 seconds faster (in 11.8 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 7.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 7.7 litres per 100 km.
Mazda 323 1994

Mazda 323 1994 1.5i Automatic technical data

Model: Mazda 323 1.5i Automatic
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: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 161 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.2 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.6 (combined)
Real fuel consumption: 8.5 l/100km (27.7 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

Mazda 323 1994 1.5i Automatic 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 Automatic 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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