Mazda 6 2002 SportBreak 2.3 S-VT AWD

Mazda 6 2002 2.3 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Mazda 6 2002 SportBreak 2.3 S-VT AWD has been produced from November, 2002 to July, 2005. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.3 litres, which produces power of 162 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 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
The cooling system pump and thermostat, engine mounts (which can cause vibration), lambda  ...  This Mazda 6 2.3 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.7 litres.

Mazda 6 2002 SportBreak 2.3 S-VT AWD has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Mazda 6 2002 SportBreak 2.3 S-VT AWD accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 189 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Mazda 6 2002 SportBreak 2.3 S-VT AWD in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 10.5 litres per 100km (9.5 km/l), city fuel economy - 15 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 64 litres or 16.91 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 800 kilometers on highway.

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.

Mazda 6 2002

Mazda 6 2002 SportBreak 2.3 S-VT AWD technical data

Model: Mazda 6 SportBreak 2.3 S-VT AWD
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2002. November ... 2005. July 
Engine: 2261 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 250 g/km
Power: 162 HP ON 6500 RPM Torque: 205 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 189 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.5 (combined) 15.0 (urban) 7.9 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 64 litres (16.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.69m (length) 1.78m (width) 1.45m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters
Ground clearance: 130 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 490 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1712 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2025 kg

Mazda 6 2002 SportBreak 2.3 S-VT AWD engine L3-VE

Engine reliability and common problems:

The cooling system pump and thermostat, engine mounts (which can cause vibration), lambda sensor, and intake manifold adjuster are the most common problems with this engine.
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.
Engine displacement 2261 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 87.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 94 mm
Compression ratio 10.6 : 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 6 2002 SportBreak 2.3 S-VT AWD oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.7 litres (5 quarts)
Power 150 - 180 HP ON 6500 RPM
Torque 200 - 220 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2002
Duration of production 16 years
Engine also used on Mazda 3 Mazda Tribute

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 6 estate car [2002 - 2005] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Mazda 6 2002 SportBreak 1.8

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 120 HP 8.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Mazda 6 2002 SportBreak 2.0 2.0 Petrol 141 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Mazda 6 2002 SportBreak 2.0 Automatic 2.0 Petrol 141 HP 9.0 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Mazda 6 2002 SportBreak 2.0 CiTD 120 Hp Jun 2002 — Jan 2005

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.0 Diesel 120 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Mazda 6 2002 SportBreak 2.0 CiTD 136 Hp

Most powerfull diesel version (136 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 136 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Mazda 6 2002 SportBreak 2.3 S-VT AWD Nov 2002 — Jul 2005 2.3 Petrol 162 HP 10.5 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mazda 6 2002 SportBreak 2.3 S-VT

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.2 seconds

2.3 Petrol 166 HP 9.1 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Mazda 6 2002 reviews
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