Mazda Demio 1997 1.5 Automatic

Mazda Demio 1997 1.5 petrol description

Hatchback Mazda Demio 1997 1.5 Automatic has been produced from January, 2000 to May, 2003. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.5 litres, which produces power of 75 horsepower on 5500 rpm - this is the most powerfull Mazda Demio 1997 - 2003 version and torque 116 Nm (Newton metres) on 2500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 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 Demio 1.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.2 litres.

Mazda Demio 1997 1.5 Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Mazda Demio 1997 1.5 Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 16.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 150 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Mazda Demio 1997 1.5 Automatic in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.9 litres per 100km (12.7 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10.2 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 43 litres or 11.36 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 540 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 640 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Mazda Demio version with manual gearbox (Mazda Demio 2000 1.5 MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 3.1 seconds faster (in 13 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 7.3 litres per 100 km.
Mazda Demio 1997

Mazda Demio 1997 1.5 Automatic technical data

Model: Mazda Demio 1.5 Automatic
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2000. January ... 2003. May 
Engine: 1498 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 75 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 116 NM ON 2500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 150 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 16.1 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.9 (combined) 10.2 (urban) 6.6 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 43 litres (11.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 3.82m (length) 1.67m (width) 1.54m (height)
Turning diameter: 9.2 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 330 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1298 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1500 kg

Mazda Demio 1997 1.5 Automatic engine B5-ME

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 1498 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 78 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 78.4 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 Demio 1997 1.5 Automatic oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.2 litres (3.4 quarts)
Power 75 - 100 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 115 - 130 NM ON 2500 RPM
Start of production (year) 1992
Duration of production 10 years
Engine also used on Mazda 323

All Mazda Demio hatchback [1997 - 2003] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Mazda Demio 1997 1.3 Jan 1997 — Mai 2003

Most fuel efficient version by real consumption

1.3 Petrol 63 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda Demio 1998 1.3 16V Jan 1998 — Dec 2003

Most fuel efficient version

1.3 Petrol 72 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda Demio 2000 1.5 Mai 2000 — Mai 2003

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 13 seconds

1.5 Petrol 75 HP 7.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda Demio 2000 1.5 Automatic Jan 2000 — Mai 2003

Most powerfull version (75 HP)
Only version with automatic transmission

1.5 Petrol 75 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mazda Demio 1997 reviews
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