Is the 1.5L engine of Mazda 3 Axela powerful enough?
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Mazda 3 Axela's 1.5L engine is sufficient for daily use. It is equipped with the Skyactiv-G 1.5L engine, whose function is to convert the thermal energy of gasoline into mechanical energy by burning and expanding gas in a sealed cylinder to push the piston. Taking the 2020 Mazda 3 Axela as an example, it belongs to the compact car category with body dimensions of 4662mm in length, 1797mm in width, and 1445mm in height, a wheelbase of 2726mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 50L. The 2020 Axela features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear suspension. It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine with a maximum horsepower of 117ps, a maximum power of 86kw, and a maximum torque of 148nm, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.
I've been commuting with this car for two years, and it's perfectly fine for city driving. The 1.5-liter engine paired with a 6AT transmission provides a light and smooth start, always half a car length ahead when the traffic light turns green. However, when fully loaded with five people climbing a slope with the air conditioning at maximum, it noticeably struggles, with the engine RPM soaring but speed increasing slowly. Overtaking on the highway requires planning ahead, given its maximum horsepower is only 117. If you're after a strong push-back feeling, you might be disappointed, but it's absolutely sufficient for daily commuting, with fuel consumption around 7 liters per 100 km. The money saved on gas each month is enough for a hot pot meal.
