Mazda 3 in detail about fuel consumption
The comfortable city car Mazda 3 appeared on our roads back in 2003 and in a short time became the best-selling car among all Mazda models. It is highly regarded for its stylish and comfortable design. At the same time, Mazda 3 fuel consumption pleasantly surprises its owners. The car is presented in a sedan and hatchback body, it borrowed its attractive appearance in many respects from the Mazda 6 model.
To date, there are three generations of the Mazda 3 model.:
- the first generation of cars (2003-2008) was produced with 1,6-liter and 2-liter gasoline engines, a manual transmission. The average fuel consumption of the 3 Mazda 2008 was 8 liters per 100 km;
- The second generation Mazda 3 appeared in 2009. Cars slightly increased in size, changed their modification and began to be equipped with an automatic gearbox;
- third-generation cars, released in 2013, were distinguished by the presence of models with a 2,2-liter diesel engine, the consumption of which is only 3,9 liters per 100 km.
| Engine | Consumption (track) | Consumption (city) | Consumption (mixed cycle) |
| 1.6 MZR ZM-DE | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km |
| 1.5 SKYACTIV-G | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km |
2.0 SkyActiv-G | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km |
Driving on the track
Outside the city, the amount of gasoline consumed is significantly reduced, which is facilitated by long-term movement at a relatively constant speed. The engine runs at medium speed and does not experience overloads from sudden jerks and braking. Mazda 3 fuel consumption on the highway is on average:
- for a 1,6 liter engine - 5,2 liters per 100 km;
- for a 2,0 liter engine - 5,9 liters per 100 km;
- for a 2,5 liter engine - 8,1 liters per 100 km.
City driving
In urban conditions, both on the mechanics and on the machine, fuel consumption increases due to constant acceleration and braking at traffic lights, rebuilding, and pedestrian traffic. The fuel consumption rate for Mazda 3 in the city is as follows:
- for a 1,6 liter engine - 8,3 liters per 100 km;
- for a 2,0 liter engine - 10,7 liters per 100 km;
- for a 2,5 liter engine - 11,2 liters per 100 km.
The fuel tank of this model holds 55 liters, which guarantees a distance of more than 450 km in urban mode without refueling.
What affects fuel consumption
The actual fuel consumption of Mazda 3 per 100 km may differ significantly from that declared by the manufacturers. This is influenced by many factors that cannot be foreseen at the testing stage:
- features of city traffic: in addition to the already mentioned traffic lights, city traffic jams become a test for the engine, since the car practically does not drive, but at the same time consumes a lot of fuel;
- technical condition of the machine: over time, car parts wear out and some malfunctions adversely affect the amount of gasoline consumed. A clogged air filter alone can increase consumption by 1 liter. In addition, malfunctions of the brake system, suspension, transmission, erroneous data from the sensors of the fuel injection system have an impact on fuel consumption by a car;
- warming up the engine: In cold season it is very important to warm up the engine before starting, but three minutes is enough for this. Prolonged idling of the engine leads to the burning of excess gasoline;
- tuning: any extra parts and elements that are not provided for by the design of the car increase the fuel consumption rate per 100 km due to an increase in mass and air resistance;
- fuel quality characteristics: The higher the octane number of gasoline, the lower its consumption. Poor quality fuel will increase the fuel consumption of the vehicle and lead to malfunctions over time.
How to reduce consumption
To reduce the fuel consumption of a Mazda 3 per 100 km, it is enough to follow simple rules for the maintenance and use of cars:
- Maintaining the correct tire pressure will help reduce Mazda 3 gasoline costs by 3,3%. Flat tires increase friction and therefore road resistance. Maintaining the pressure in the norm will both reduce consumption and extend the life of the tires;
- the engine runs most economically at a value of 2500-3000 rpm, so driving at higher or lower engine speeds does not contribute to fuel economy;
- due to air resistance, fuel consumption by a car increases many times at high speeds, more than 90 km / h, so fast driving threatens not only safety, but also the wallet.
