Mazda 3 II Sedan (BL) 2.5 (167 Hp)
Mazda 3:
The Mazda3 is a compact car manufactured by Mazda since 2003 over four generations. The body styles have been a 5-door hatchback and 4-door sedan across all generations. It was sold as the Mazda Axela in China and Japan until 2019.
The first generation was produced in Japan from June 2003 until November 2008 and replaced the Familia as Mazda's C-segment model. It was sold in North America for the 2004-2009 model years. It was also produced in Colombia from 2004 until 2014, in Iran from 2006 until 2010, and in China from 2007 until 2013....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Sedan (BL) Overview:
Mazda 3 (II Sedan (BL)). With 228 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.1 l/100km). With a weight of 1354 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (150 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Respectable acceleration of 9.2 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
- • Exceptional fuel efficiency: 5.4 L/100 km.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Standard trunk space (430 L) suitable for daily needs.
- • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.
Cons:
- • Meets EURO 5 emission standard; check for local urban restriction zones.
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I Hatchback (BK, facelift 2006): 2007 - 2009).
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| Brand: | Mazda |
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| Model: | 3 |
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| Generation: | II Sedan (BL) |
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| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 (167 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 2009 |
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| End of production: | 2011 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 167 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 67.1 Hp/l [180mm more] |
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| Torque: | 228 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | L5-VE More details about the engine L5-VE |
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| Engine displacement: | 2489 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | DOHC, VVT |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 5 l |
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| Coolant: | 7.5 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 100 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 9.7:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10.1 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.9 l/100 km |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.1 kg/Hp, 123.3 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.9 kg/Nm, 168.4 Nm/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1354 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 335 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4595 mm mm [180mm more] |
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| Width: | 1755 mm mm [Same width.] |
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| Height: | 1470 mm mm [5mm more] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2640 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
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| Front track: | 1530 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1515 mm |
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| Ride height (ground clearance): | 155 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.4 m [above average] |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 6 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires size | 205/50 R17 |
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| Wheel rims size | 7J x 17 |
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| Front suspension | Coil spring, Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer |
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| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring |
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