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10Specifications
Technical information about your Mazda.
Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2Vehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2
Specifications ............................................................................... 10-4 Specifications .......................................................................... 10-4
Personalization Features .......................................................... 10-13 Personalization Features ........................................................ 10-13
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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
Labelí
qChassis Number
qVehicle Emission Control
Information Labelí
qTire Pressure Label
10-2íSome models.
Identification Numbers
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qEngine Number
MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5
Forward
SKYACTIV-G 2.0
Forward
MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo
Forward
Identification Numbers
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qEngine
Item Specification
MZR 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 2.0
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore × Stroke 87.5 × 83.1 mm (3.44 × 3.27 in) 83.5 × 91.2 mm (3.29 × 3.59 in)
Displacement 1,999 ml (1,999 cc, 122.0 cu in) 1,998 ml (1,998 cc, 121.9 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.0 12.0
Item Specification
MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo MZR 2.5
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore × Stroke 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in) 89.0 × 100 mm (3.50 × 3.94 in)
Displacement 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 138.0 cu in) 2,488 ml (2,488 cc, 151.8 cu in)
Compression ratio 9.5 9.7
q Electrical System
Item Classification
MZR 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 2.0
Battery 12V-50Ah/20HR or 12V-65Ah/20HR 12V-60Ah/20HR or 12V-65Ah/20HR
Spark-plug number Mazda Genuine
spark plug LFJD-18-110 or
L3Y2-18-110 Mazda Genuine
spark plug
*1PE5R-18-110 or
PE5S-18-110
Item Classification
MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo MZR 2.5
Battery 12V-60Ah/20HR or 12V-65Ah/20HR 12V-50Ah/20HR, 12V-60Ah/20HR, or
12V-65Ah/20HR
Spark-plug number Mazda Genuine
spark plug L3BD-18-110 or
L3YD-18-110 Mazda Genuine
spark plug LFJD-18-110 or
L3Y2-18-110
*1 This spark plug provides the SKYACTIV-G engine with optimum performance. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
CAUTION
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 oil Refer to Recommended Oil on page 8-21.
Manual transaxle oil API Service
GL-4
SAE 75W-80
Automatic transaxle fluid 5-speed transaxle
Mazda Genuine ATF M-V
6-speed transaxle Mazda Genuine ATF FZ
Power steering fluid Mazda Genuine ATF M-III, M-V, or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® II)
Brake/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
NOTE
Refer to Introduction on (page 8-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment.
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil MZR 2.0
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)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0
With oil filter
replacement4.2 L (4.4 US qt, 3.7 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement 4.0 L (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)
MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo
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)
MZR 2.5 With oil filter
replacement
5.0 L (5.3 US qt, 4.4 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement 4.6 L (4.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Coolant
SKYACTIV-G 2.0Manual transaxle 7.4 L (7.8 US qt, 6.5 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle 8.2 L (8.7 US qt, 7.2 Imp qt)
Except SKYACTIV-G 2.0 7.5 L (7.9 US qt, 6.6 Imp qt)
Manual
transaxle oil MZR 2.0
2.77 L (2.93 US qt, 2.44 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 1.70 L (1.80 US qt, 1.50 Imp qt)
MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo 2.5 L (2.6 US qt, 2.2 Imp qt)
MZR 2.5 2.85 L (3.01 US qt, 2.51 Imp qt)
Automatic
transaxle fluid 5-speed transaxle
8.14 L (8.60 US qt, 7.16 Imp qt)
6-speed transaxle 7.8 L (8.2 US qt, 6.9 Imp qt)
Fuel tank MZR 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.0
55.0 L (14.5 US gal, 12.1 Imp gal)
MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo, MZR 2.5 60.0 L (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
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qDimensions
Except Mexico
4 Door
Item Vehicle specification
Overall length 4,595 mm (180.9 in)
Overall width 1,755 mm (69.1 in)
Overall height 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Front tread 16-inch wheel vehicle 1,535 mm (60.4 in)
17-inch wheel vehicle 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Rear tread 16-inch wheel vehicle 1,520 mm (59.8 in)
17-inch wheel vehicle 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
5 Door
(Except MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo) Item Vehicle specification
Overall length 4,505 mm (177.4 in)
Overall width 1,755 mm (69.1 in)
Overall height 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Front tread 16-inch wheel vehicle 1,535 mm (60.4 in)
17-inch wheel vehicle 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Rear tread 16-inch wheel vehicle 1,520 mm (59.8 in)
17-inch wheel vehicle 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
(MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo) Item Vehicle specification
Overall length 4,510 mm (177.6 in)
Overall width 1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Overall height 1,460 mm (57.5 in)
Front tread 1,535 mm (60.4 in)
Rear tread 1,525 mm (60.0 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
Specifications
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4 DoorItem Vehicle specification
Overall length Without license plate
holder
4,580 mm (180.3 in)
With license plate holder 4,595 mm (180.9 in)
Overall width 1,755 mm (69.1 in)
Overall height 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Front tread 16-inch wheel vehicle 1,535 mm (60.4 in)
17-inch wheel vehicle 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Rear tread 16-inch wheel vehicle 1,520 mm (59.8 in)
17-inch wheel vehicle 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
5 Door
(Except MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo) Item Vehicle specification
Overall length Without license plate
holder
4,490 mm (176.8 in)
With license plate holder 4,505 mm (177.4 in)
Overall width 1,755 mm (69.1 in)
Overall height 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Front tread 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Rear tread 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
(MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo) Item Vehicle specification
Overall length 4,510 mm (177.6 in)
Overall width 1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Overall height 1,460 mm (57.5 in)
Front tread 1,535 mm (60.4 in)
Rear tread 1,525 mm (60.0 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
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