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10Specifications
Technical information about your Mazda.
Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2Vehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2
Specifications ............................................................................... 10-4 Specifications .......................................................................... 10-4
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Vehicle Information Labels
qVehicle Identification Number
The vehicle identification number legally
identifies your vehicle. The number is on
a plate attached to the cowl panel located
on the left corner of the dashboard. This
plate can easily be seen through the
windshield.
qMotor Vehicle Safety Standard Label
qChassis Number
qVehicle Emission Control
Information Label
Without turbocharger
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qTire Pressure Label
qEngine Number
Without turbocharger
Forward
With turbocharger
Forward
Identification Numbers
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qEngine
Item Specification
Without turbocharger With turbocharger
2.0-liter engine 2.3-liter engine
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 83.1 mm
(3.44 × 3.27 in) 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in)
Displacement 1,999 ml
(1,999 cc, 122.0 cu in) 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 137.9 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.09.79.5
qElectrical System
Item Classification
Battery Without
turbocharger 2.0-liter engine
12V-40AH/5HR, 12V-52AH/5HR
2.3-liter engine 12V-40AH/5HR, 12V-52AH/5HR,
12V-55AH/5HR
With turbocharger 12V-48AH/5HR, 12V-55AH/5HR
Spark-plug number Without turbocharger
LFG1 18 110
*1, L3Y2 18 110
With turbocharger L3K9 18 110A*1, L3Y3 18 110
Spark-plug gap Without turbocharger 1.25
―1.35 mm (0.050 ―0.053 in)
With turbocharger 0.70 ―0.8 mm (0.028 ―0.031 in)
*1 ex factory
NOTE
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate coating on
the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
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qLubricant Quality
Lubricant Classification
Engine Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 8-18.
Manual transaxle oil Without turbocharger
Any temperature
API Service GL-4 or GL-5
SAE
75W-90
Above 10°C API Service GL-4 or GL-5
SAE
80W-90
With turbocharger API Service
GL-4
SAE 75W-90
Automatic transaxle fluid ATF M-V
Power steering fluid ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® III)
Brake/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil Without turbocharger
With oil filter
replacement
4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement 3.9 L (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt)
With turbocharger With oil filter
replacement
5.7 L (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement 5.3 L (5.6 US qt, 4.7 Imp qt)
Coolant 7.5 L (7.9 US qt, 6.6 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle oil Without turbocharger
2.87 L (3.03 US qt, 2.53 Imp qt)
With turbocharger 2.5 L (2.6 US qt, 2.2 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid 4-speed transaxle
7.2 L (7.6 US qt, 6.3 Imp qt)
5-speed transaxle 8.14 L (8.60 US qt, 7.16 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 55.0 L
(14.5 US gal, 12.1 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
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qDimensions
Item Model
4 Door 5 Door
Overall length Without
turbocharger STANDARD TYPE 4,505 mm (177.4 in)
―
SPORTY TYPE 4,510 mm (177.6 in) 4,490 mm (176.8 in)
With turbocharger ―4,490 mm (176.8 in)
Overall width Without
turbocharger Without side molding 1,745 mm (68.7 in) 1,745 mm (68.7 in)
With side molding 1,755 mm (69.1 in) 1,755 mm (69.1 in)
With turbocharger ―1,765 mm (69.5 in)
Overall height 1,465 mm (57.7 in) 1,465 mm (57.7 in)
Front tread Without turbocharger 1,530 mm (60.2 in) 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
With turbocharger
―1,535 mm (60.4 in)
Rear tread Without turbocharger 1,515 mm (59.6 in) 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
With turbocharger
―1,525 mm (60.0 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in) 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
q Weights
4 Door
2.0-liter engine
Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,719 kg (3,790 lbs) 1,733 kg (3,821 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 919 kg (2,026 lbs) 983 kg (2,068 lbs)
Rear 800 kg (1,764 lbs) 795 kg (1,753 lbs)
2.3-liter engine
Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,764 kg (3,889 lbs) 1,792 kg (3,951 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 955 kg (2,105 lbs) 981 kg (2,163 lbs)
Rear 812 kg (1,790 lbs) 811 kg (1,788 lbs)
5 Door
Without turbocharger
Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,783 kg (3,931 lbs) 1,811 kg (3,993 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 957 kg (2,110 lbs) 983 kg (2,167 lbs)
Rear 829 kg (1,828 lbs) 828 kg (1,825 lbs)
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With turbochargerItem Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,866 kg (4,114 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 1,055 kg (2,326 lbs)
Rear 811 kg (1,788 lbs)
q
Air Conditioner
Gas complies with SAE J639 Maximum operating charge
HFC134a (R-134a) 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs)
qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage ECE R (SAE)
Headlights High beam 60 HB3 (HB3)
Low beam
Halogen 55 H7 (H7)
Xenon fusion 35 D2S (D2S)
Front turn signal lights/Side-marker lights 27/8 ―(#1157NA)
Fog lights
íType A 55H11 (H11)
Type B 51HB4 (HB4)
Side turn signal lights
*15 WY5W (―)
High-mount brake light 4 Door
18W16W (#921)
5 Door Non-LED bulb
18W16W (#921)
LED bulb
*12.4 ―(― )
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W ( ―)
Brake lights/Taillights Non-LED bulb 21/5 W21/5W (#7443)
LED bulb
*24/1
―(― )
Reverse lights 21 W21W (#7440)
License plate light 5 W5W ( ―)
*1 Bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
*2 Bulb replacement is not possible. The rear combination component must be replaced.
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Fog lightsType A Type B
Interior light Light bulb Category
Wattage ECE R
Trunk light (4 Door) 5W5W
Luggage compartment light (5 Door) ―
Overhead light/Map lights (Front)
íW5W
Overhead light (Rear) 10 ―
qTires
NOTE
The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.
When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type
originally fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 8-36.
Standard tire Tire size Inflation pressure
Front Rear
P195/65R15 89H 230 kPa (34 psi) 230 kPa (34 psi)
P205/55R16 89H 220 kPa (32 psi) 220 kPa (32 psi)
P205/50R17 88V 220 kPa (32 psi) 220 kPa (32 psi)
215/45R18 93Y 230 kPa (34 psi) 220 kPa (32 psi)
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