Mazda CX-3 2014 2.0 FWD

Mazda CX-3 2014 2.0 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Mazda CX-3 2014 2.0 FWD has been produced from January, 2014 to December, 2018. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Mazda CX-3 2014 - 2018 version and torque 210 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, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Mazda CX-3 2.0 engine oil type is 0W-20 and oil capacity is 4.2 litres.

Mazda CX-3 2014 2.0 FWD has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Mazda CX-3 2014 2.0 FWD accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mazda CX-3 2014 2.0 FWD fuel consumption is 6.4 litres per 100km (15.6 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 8.1 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 44 litres or 11.62 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 680 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 800 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mazda real everyday fuel consumption is 7.3 litres per 100 km, which is 14% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mazda CX-3 fuel consumption.

Mazda CX-3 safety

During safety testing Mazda CX-3 has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Mazda CX-3 is evaluated with very good rate 85 from 100, children safety: good mark - 79 from 100, for pedestrian protection Mazda CX-3 got 84 points from 100.
Mazda CX-3 safety equipment has been rated as average - 64 percents from 100.

With the same engine there are also two other Mazda CX-3 versions - with automatic gearbox (Mazda CX-3 2014 2.0 FWD Automatic AT), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (Mazda CX-3 2014 2.0 AWD AT) available:
  • Mazda CX-3 2014 2.0 FWD Automatic AT users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 7.8 litres per 100 km
  • Mazda CX-3 2014 2.0 AWD AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.9 seconds later (in 9.6 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 6.3 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 7.8 litres per 100 km
Mazda CX-3 2014

Mazda CX-3 2014 2.0 FWD technical data

Model: Mazda CX-3 2.0 FWD
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2014. January ... 2018. December 
Engine: 1997 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 150 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 210 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 200 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.4 (combined) 8.1 (urban) 5.5 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7.3 l/100km (32.2 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 44 litres (11.6 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.28m (length) 1.77m (width) 1.55m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters
Ground clearance: 155 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 350 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1260 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1860 kg

Mazda CX-3 2014 2.0 FWD engine PE-VPS

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 1997 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 83.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 91.2 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 CX-3 2014 2.0 FWD oil type 0W-20
Oil capacity 4.2 litres (4.4 quarts)
Power 150 - 165 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 200 - 210 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2012
Duration of production 12 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2015 onwards.

Engine also used on Mazda 6 Mazda 3 Mazda MX-5 Mazda CX-5

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Mazda CX-3 crossover [2014 - 2018] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Mazda CX-3 2015 1.5d Jan 2015 — Dec 2018

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.5 Diesel 105 HP 4.0 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Mazda CX-3 2015 1.5d 4x4 Jan 2015 — Dec 2018 1.5 Diesel 105 HP 4.7 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Mazda CX-3 2015 1.5d Automatic 4x4 Jan 2015 — Dec 2018 1.5 Diesel 105 HP 5.2 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Mazda CX-3 2015 2.0i Jan 2015 — Dec 2018 2.0 Petrol 120 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Mazda CX-3 2015 2.0i Automatic Jan 2015 — Dec 2018

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 120 HP 5.8 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Mazda CX-3 2014 2.0 FWD

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds
Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.0 Petrol 150 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Mazda CX-3 2014 2.0 FWD Automatic 2.0 Petrol 150 HP - Automatic (6) Front wheel
Mazda CX-3 2014 2.0 AWD 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 6.3 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
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