Mazda CX-3 2014 1.5d

Mazda CX-3 2014 1.5 diesel description

Crossover / SUV Mazda CX-3 2014 1.5d has been produced from January, 2015 to December, 2018. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.5 litres, which produces power of 105 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 270 Nm (Newton metres) on 1600 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system and VGT turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 210 up to 360 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 CX-3 1.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.1 litres.

Mazda CX-3 2014 1.5d has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and manual gearbox with 6 gears. AWD system delivers 98 percent of power to the front wheels under normal conditions, and up to 50 percent of torque can be shifted to the rear wheels in the event of wheel slip.
Mazda CX-3 2014 1.5d accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 173 km/h.

Mazda CX-3 2014 1.5d fuel consumption is 4.7 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (21.3 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 4.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 4.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 44 litres or 11.62 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 920 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 940 kilometers on highway.

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 front wheel drive and manual gearbox (Mazda CX-3 2015 1.5d MT), and with automatic gearbox (Mazda CX-3 2015 1.5d Automatic AT 4x4) available:
  • Mazda CX-3 2015 1.5d MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.4 seconds faster (in 10.1 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 15 % - 4.0 litres per 100 km
  • Mazda CX-3 2015 1.5d Automatic AT 4x4 is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.4 seconds later (in 11.9 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 5.2 litres per 100 km
Mazda CX-3 2014

Mazda CX-3 2014 1.5d technical data

Model: Mazda CX-3 1.5d
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2015. January ... 2018. December 
Engine: 1499 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 105 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 270 NM ON 1600 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 173 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.7 (combined) 4.9 (urban) 4.6 (highway)
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: 1800 kg

Mazda CX-3 2014 1.5d engine S5-DPTS

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 210,000 to 360,000 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) 76 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 82.6 mm
Compression ratio 14.8 : 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 Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

Mazda CX-3 2014 1.5d oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.1 litres (5.4 quarts)
Power 105 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 220 - 270 NM ON 1600 RPM
Start of production (year) 2014
Duration of production 10 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 2017 onwards.

Engine also used on Mazda 3 Mazda 2

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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