Mazda CX-3 2014 2.0 FWD Automatic

Mazda CX-3 2014 2.0 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Mazda CX-3 2014 2.0 FWD Automatic 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 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 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
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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 Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.

The fuel consumption of this version of Mazda CX-3 2014 2.0 FWD Automatic reported by owners in daily driving mode is 7.8 litres per 100km.

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 manual gearbox (Mazda CX-3 2014 2.0 FWD MT), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (Mazda CX-3 2014 2.0 AWD AT) available:
Mazda CX-3 2014

Mazda CX-3 2014 2.0 FWD Automatic technical data

Model: Mazda CX-3 2.0 FWD Automatic
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: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: no data Acceleration 0-100 km/h: no data
Fuel consumption: 7.8 l/100km (30.2 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
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)

Mazda CX-3 2014 2.0 FWD Automatic 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 Automatic 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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