What is the fuel consumption of the Mazda3 Axela?
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The fuel consumption of the Mazda3 Axela is 6.7-7.9 liters per 100 kilometers. Below are the specific details of the 2021 Mazda3 Axela: 1. Configuration: The 2021 Mazda3 Axela is equipped with a 7-inch LCD instrument panel, front and rear center armrests, an 8.8-inch central control display, and a car system that supports functions such as car phone and mobile phone connectivity. 2. Powertrain: The 2021 Mazda3 Axela comes with two different displacement engines: a 1.5-liter and a 2.0-liter, producing 117ps and 158ps horsepower respectively, with peak torques of 148N.m and 202N.m. It is paired with a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic transmission.
I've been driving this Mazda3 Axela for two years now, mostly for daily city commuting. The displayed fuel consumption usually fluctuates between 7.5 to 8.3 liters per 100km. Last week I specifically calculated during highway driving - it only consumed just over 6 liters when maintaining 100km/h cruise control. Using AC in summer adds about 0.8 liters, and frequent hard acceleration for overtaking can easily push consumption up to 9 liters. I've noticed a pattern when refueling - national highways are most fuel-efficient, around 7 liters for comfortable driving. The 55-liter fuel tank gives over 600km range, making it quite worry-free for commuting, though consumption increases by half a liter more when the rear seats are fully occupied. Actually, Mazda's Skyactiv technology really helps - it's quite fuel-efficient among vehicles with similar displacement.
Last week, I helped a friend test a used Mazda3 Axela with a 1.5L manual transmission. The owner drove with the AC on the whole time, and the actual fuel consumption was only 6.9L/100km. The 2.0L automatic version generally consumes around 8L/100km, but on highways, it can drop to 6.5L/100km. I noticed an interesting phenomenon: during morning and evening rush hour traffic jams, fuel consumption can spike to 10L/100km, but maintaining a steady 60km/h on open national highways is the most fuel-efficient, achieving the manufacturer's claimed 5.8L/100km. Mazda's transmission tuning is very smart, keeping the RPM below 1500 when cruising at constant speeds. During maintenance, the mechanic reminded us that using 0W-20 full synthetic oil can further reduce fuel consumption by 0.3L/100km, and maintaining tire pressure at 2.5Bar is more fuel-efficient than the manufacturer's recommended value.
