Mazda engines: What you should know about the Japanese engines
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Mazda Motor Corporation, based in Fuchū, is one of the best-known Japanese carmakers. Mazda has always been regarded as an innovative brand whose vehicles often stand out from the crowd of other cars. When it comes to engines, Mazda’s designers often take special paths.
While other carmakers mainly rely on downsizing in order to comply with increasingly stringent emissions regulations such as Euro 6d, Mazda is far removed from this. Here, other technologies are pursued in order to reduce CO2 emissions and save fuel with modern drive units. Even turbocharging is only used sparingly at Mazda.
For a long time, Mazda relied on the Wankel engine, but as emissions standards have risen, other engine concepts have become more popular, such as innovative petrol engines, economical diesels, electric drives and hybrid concepts. Mazda engines are considered to be robust, with only rarely a problem with individual components.
Mazda engines and their specific designations
- Mazda L engine: The Mazda L engine was installed in various displacement sizes in vehicles such as the early Mazda 3, for example. The engine series is a Mazda development and is still used by Ford as the Ecoboost engine.
- Mazda Z engine: Mazda Z engines are petrol engines developed in different variations and displacement sizes. These powertrains can be found in some Mazda MX-5 and have also been fitted to models made by Ford.
- Mazda 13B engine: Legendary Wankel engine with sequential turbocharger. The last version, the 13B-REW, was still installed in the Mazda RX-7 until the 2002 model year.
- Skyactiv G: The Skyactiv G engine type is an advanced petrol engine with low fuel consumption. This is ensured by innovative systems such as automatic cylinder deactivation, variable timing and an increased compression ratio. Skyactiv G engines are installed in models such as the Mazda 2, the Mazda 6 or the Mazda CX-3.
- E Skyactiv X: This Mazda engine range includes high-revving and powerful petrol engines that combine the advantages of diesel and petrol power. The compression ignition principle ensures particularly high efficiency. In the combustion chamber, a fuel-air mixture that is only leanly enriched is strongly compressed in small quantities and only then ignited. The remaining fuel ignites under pressure, as with diesel. This ensures particularly efficient combustion, for example in the Mazda 3 series.
- Mazda M Hybrid: The M Hybrid system is a representative of mild hybrid technologies. In the Mazda, the system uses the energy generated when the car brakes. The braking energy is absorbed via an integrated starter generator and temporarily stored in the vehicle. This energy is then available for the electric hybrid drive, which increases efficiency. The system is installed, for example, in the Mazda CX-30.
- Skyactiv D: Mazda’s Skyactiv D designation includes modern diesels that meet the demanding Euro 6d TEMP standard. The diesel engines have a reduced compression ratio, which ensures cleaner combustion. A variable valve lift improves cold start performance. Depending on the model, the diesel engine is either single-stage or multi-stage turbocharged. These engines can be found in combination with manual transmission or automatic transmission, for example, in Mazda’s large SUV CX-5.
- E Skyactiv: Mazda’s electric motor with an output of 107 kW (145 hp) and 271 Nm of torque. The synchronously designed motor comes from Hitachi and is installed in Mazda’s electric cars such as the MX-30. An additional range extender can further increase the range.
10 modern motors from Mazda
- SKYACTIV-G 75: Euro 6d petrol engine with four cylinders in-line, used in the Mazda 2. The 1.5-litre engine has an output of 75 hp.
- e-SKYACTIV G 90 M HYBRID: Four-cylinder hybrid petrol engine with 1.5 litres and four cylinders in-line. Hybrid drive with 90 hp output. This Euro 6d engine is found in the Mazda 2.
- e-SKYACTIV G 2.0 M HYBRID 150: Two-litre, sixteen-valve, four-cylinder in-line Euro 6d hybrid version. Comes with an output of 150 hp in the Mazda 3.
- e-SKYACTIV X 2.0 MAZDA M HYBRID: Hybrid Skyactiv X powertrain with two-litre petrol engine. The hybrid powerplant is installed in the Mazda 3 with an output of 186 hp.
- SKYACTIV-G 194: Four-cylinder in-line engine with 2.5 litres displacement. This petrol engine, designed according to the Skyactiv G principle, has 194 hp and is installed, for example, in the Mazda 6.
- e-SKYACTIV G 2.0 M HYBRID 122: Four-cylinder 2.0L Euro 6d petrol engine with electric assist. The Skyactiv G hybrid engine with 122 hp output is available, for example, in the Mazda CX-30.
- SKYACTIV-G 1.5: Skyactiv G petrol engine with 1.5 litres and four cylinders in-line. Installed in vehicles such as the sporty Mazda MX-5 with an output of 132 hp.
- SKYACTIV-D 184 SKYACTIV-Drive AWD: Powerful diesel as a 4-cylinder in-line arrangement with Euro 6d. The displacement of 2.5 litres helps the Mazda CX-5 to 184 hp of power via all-wheel drive.
- SKYACTIV-D 150: Modern Skyactiv Euro 6d diesel with 150 hp output. In-line engine with four cylinders and 2.2 litres displacement which is available in the large Mazda SUV CX-5.
- e-Skyactiv 145: Mazda electric motor with 107 kW, which corresponds to an output of 145 hp. Mazda’s synchronous motor is installed in models such as the MX-30 electric car.
Buy the right engine for your Mazda
Mazda engines are considered durable, but engine damage can occur, especially with high mileage. On many Mazdas, it is then worth replacing the faulty engine with a replacement engine in good condition. Replacement parts such as used Mazda engines are often available at a much lower price than a brand new engine.
Drive units are no longer available as new parts, especially for older models. The used engine also offers many advantages. It is cheaper than a cumbersome overhaul of the old engine, and is also readily available for Mazda models. Installation, on the other hand, requires a certain level of expertise and a well-equipped workshop.
A large selection of Mazda power units in good condition from more than 100 car recycling companies can be found clearly listed at autoparts24.eu. Important information and data is provided for each engine, such as the individual part number. When selecting spare parts, the information should be compared exactly with the engine installed in the car.
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