Mazda 6 2002 Sport 2.3 S-VT

Mazda 6 2002 2.3 petrol description

Hatchback Mazda 6 2002 Sport 2.3 S-VT has been produced from June, 2002 to July, 2005. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.3 litres, which produces power of 165 horsepower on 6500 rpm and torque 205 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. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 250 000 to 420 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
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The most common problems with this engine are with the cooling system pump and thermostat, as  ...  This Mazda 6 2.3 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.7 litres.

Mazda 6 2002 Sport 2.3 S-VT has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Mazda 6 2002 Sport 2.3 S-VT accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 211 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Mazda 6 2002 Sport 2.3 S-VT in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.1 litres per 100km (11 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 12.4 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 64 litres or 16.91 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 880 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Mazda is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Mazda 6 fuel consumption.

Mazda 6 safety

During safety testing Mazda 6 has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Mazda 6 is evaluated with four stars, children safety - with three stars, and for pedestrian protection Mazda 6 got one star.