LF-VE Mazda LF-VE

Атмосферний 4-циліндровий двигун Mazda з хорошою надійністю та економічністю.

Brand: Mazda Type: Petrol Configuration: Inline-4 Production Years: 2001 - 2011 Production: Hiroshima, Japan
44 Brand engines
6 Modifications

Technical Specifications

Engine Displacement 2.0 L (1,999 cc)
Configuration Inline-4
Number of Cylinders 4
Valves per Cylinder 4
Power 130 - 145 л.с.
Torque 180 - 200 Н*м
Cylinder Bore 87.50 mm
Piston Stroke 83.00 mm
Compression Ratio 9.7:1
Firing Order 1-3-4-2
Fuel System Multi-point Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharger null
Intercooler No
Maximum RPM 6,500 rpm
Max Torque RPM 4,000 rpm
Valve Train DOHC
Timing Drive Belt
Timing belt replacement interval 100,000 km
Block Material Aluminum
Head Material Aluminum
Engine Weight 130 kg
Dimensions (L×W×H) 600 × 500 × 600 mm
Lubrication System Wet sump
Cooling System Liquid cooling

Additional Information

Engine Family Mazda L engine family
Manufacturing Plant Hiroshima, Japan
Predecessor null
Successor null

Maintenance

Engine Oil Capacity 4.5 L (with filter: 4.8 L)
Recommended Viscosity 5W-30
Oil Standard API SL, ILSAC GF-3
Recommended Brands Mazda Genuine Oil, Castrol, Mobil 1
Oil Change Interval 15 000 km or 12 mo
Oil Filter B6Y1-14-302
Air Filter B6Y1-13-Z40
Replace every 30 000 km
Fuel filter B6Y1-13-Z50
Cabin Filter B6Y1-61-J6X
Spark Plugs Type: Iridium
Part number: B6Y1-18-110
Gap: 1.1 mm
Quantity: 4 pcs
Replace every 60 000 km
Coolant Capacity 7 L
Coolant Type G12 (Mazda Coolant)
Coolant Change Interval 240 000 km
Thermostat Opening Temperature 88°C
Operating Temperature 90°C
Max Operating Temperature 120°C
Critical Temperature 130°C
Annual Maintenance Cost 600-800 USD

Reliability

Reliability rating: 8/10

Expected lifespan: 300 000 km

Common problems

Problem Severity Mileage Repair cost
Oil consumption issues Medium 100000-150000 km $500-1000

Known defects

  • Some early models had issues with valve cover gaskets
  • Potential for timing belt wear

Warranty extensions

  • Mazda extended warranty for engine issues up to 5 years/100000 miles

Tuning potential

Tuning potential: Medium | Max. safe power: 220 hp

Stage Power Torque Method Cost
Stage 1 160 hp 210 Nm ECU remap only
Reliability impact: Minimal 		$400
Stage 2 180 hp 230 Nm -
Required: Cold air intake, ECU remap
Reliability impact: Low 		$1200
Stage 3 200 hp 250 Nm -
Required: Turbocharger kit, ECU remap
Reliability impact: Medium 		$3000

Popular modifications

  • ECU tuning
  • Cold air intake
  • Exhaust system upgrade

Tuning limitations

  • Stock internals may limit power
  • Cooling system upgrades recommended for high power

Детальні технічні характеристики

10
модифікацій
143–170
к.с.

Спільні характеристики

Boost type none
Capacity 1999 cm3
Country Japan
Cylinder layout inline
Engine code LF-VE
Engine type Gasoline
Front brakes ventilated disc
Front suspension Independent, spring
Number of cylinders 4
Rear brakes Disc
Timing belt DOHC
Valves per cylinder 4

Модифікації двигуна

2.0 AT (144 hp)
Привід Front wheel drive КПП Automatic 5 CW 2010–2018
144 hp
engine
Compression ratio 10
Cylinder bore 87.5 mm
Engine placement Front, transverse
Engine power 144 hp
Fuel tank capacity 60 l
Injection type direct injection (direct)
Max power (kW) 106 kW
Max power at RPM 6500 RPM
Max trunk capacity 780 l
Maximum torque 180 N*m
Min trunk capacity 426 l
Stroke cycle 83.1 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 4500 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 13.1 s
Max speed 186 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 11.2 l
CO2 emissions 192 g/km
Cruising range from 540 to 920 km
Emission standards Euro 4
Fuel 95
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 6.5 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 8.3 l
transmission
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
Number of gear 5
dimensions
Back track width 1520 mm
Clearance 130 mm
Curb weight 1540 kg
Front track width 1530 mm
Full weight 2125 kg
Ground clearance 130 mm
Height 1615 mm
Length 4585 mm
Number of doors 5
Wheelbase 2750 mm
Width 1750 mm
suspension
Back suspension Independent, spring
Steering wheel position Left
Trailer load (with brakes) 2875 kg
Wheel size 205/50 R17
other
Body type Minivan
Car class M
Front track 1530 mm
Front/rear axle load 1020/1200 kg
Number of seater 7
Payload 585 kg
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA67.1 5x114.3 mm
Rear track 1520 mm
Turning circle 11.2 m
2.0 AT 4WD (143 hp)
Привід All wheel drive (AWD) КПП Automatic Axela 2 2009–2013
143 hp
engine
Compression ratio 10
Cylinder bore 87.5 mm
Engine model LF-VE
Engine placement Front, transverse
Engine power 143 hp
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Injection type distributed injection (multipoint)
Max power (kW) 105 kW
Max power at RPM 6500 RPM
Max trunk capacity 1360 l
Maximum torque 179 N*m
Min trunk capacity 340 l
Stroke cycle 83.1 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 4000 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 11.5 s
fuel
Fuel 95
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 8.6 l
transmission
Drive wheels All wheel drive (AWD)
Gearbox type Automatic
Number of gear 4
dimensions
Back track width 1519 mm
Clearance 145 mm
Curb weight 1420 kg
Front track width 1534 mm
Ground clearance 145 mm
Height 1470 mm
Length 4506 mm
Number of doors 5
Wheelbase 2639 mm
Width 1755 mm
suspension
Back suspension Independent, spring
Steering wheel position Right
Wheel size 195/65 R15
other
Body type Hatchback
Car class C
Front track 1535 mm
Number of seater 5
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA67.1 5x114.3 mm
Rear track 1525 mm
Turning circle 10.2 m
2.0 AT 4WD (143 hp)
Привід All wheel drive (AWD) КПП Automatic Axela 2 2009–2013
143 hp
engine
Compression ratio 10
Cylinder bore 87.5 mm
Engine model LF-VE
Engine placement Front, transverse
Engine power 143 hp
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Injection type distributed injection (multipoint)
Max power (kW) 105 kW
Max power at RPM 6500 RPM
Max trunk capacity 430 l
Maximum torque 179 N*m
Min trunk capacity 430 l
Stroke cycle 83.1 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 4000 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 11.5 s
fuel
Fuel 95
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 8.6 l
transmission
Drive wheels All wheel drive (AWD)
Gearbox type Automatic
Number of gear 4
dimensions
Back track width 1519 mm
Clearance 145 mm
Curb weight 1410 kg
Front track width 1534 mm
Ground clearance 145 mm
Height 1471 mm
Length 4595 mm
Number of doors 4
Wheelbase 2639 mm
Width 1755 mm
suspension
Back suspension Independent, spring
Steering wheel position Right
Wheel size 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16
other
Body type Sedan
Car class C
Front track 1535 mm
Number of seater 5
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA67.1 5x114.3 mm
Rear track 1525 mm
Turning circle 10.2 m
2.0 MT (167 hp)
Привід Rear wheel drive КПП Manual Roadster 3 (NC) 2005–2015
167 hp
engine
Compression ratio 10.8
Cylinder bore 87.5 mm
Engine model LF-VE
Engine placement Front, longitudinal
Engine power 167 hp
Fuel tank capacity 50 l
Injection type distributed injection (multipoint)
Max power (kW) 123 kW
Max power at RPM 6700 RPM
Maximum torque 190 N*m
Stroke cycle 83.1 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 5000 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 7.9 s
Max speed 210 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 10.6 l
Fuel 95
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 6.0 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 7.7 l
transmission
Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
Number of gear 5
dimensions
Back track width 1495 mm
Clearance 135 mm
Curb weight 1055 kg
Front track width 1490 mm
Height 1245 mm
Length 3995 mm
Number of doors 2
Wheelbase 2330 mm
Width 1720 mm
suspension
Steering wheel position Left/Right
Wheel size 205/50/R16
other
Body type Cabriolet
Car class S
Number of seater 2
2.0 MT (170 hp)
Привід Rear wheel drive КПП Manual Roadster 3 (NC) 2005–2015
170 hp
engine
Compression ratio 10
Cylinder bore 87 mm
Engine model lf-ve
Engine placement Front, longitudinal
Engine power 170 hp
Fuel tank capacity 50 l
Injection type distributed injection (multipoint)
Max power (kW) 125 kW
Max power at RPM 6700 RPM
Maximum torque 189 N*m
Stroke cycle 83 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 5000 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 7.9 s
Max speed 210 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 10.6 l
Fuel 98
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 6.0 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 7.7 l
transmission
Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
Number of gear 5
dimensions
Back track width 1495 mm
Clearance 135 mm
Curb weight 1055 kg
Front track width 1490 mm
Height 1245 mm
Length 3995 mm
Number of doors 2
Wheelbase 2330 mm
Width 1720 mm
suspension
Steering wheel position Left/Right
Wheel size 205/50/R16
other
Body type Cabriolet
Car class S
Number of seater 2
2.0 AT 4WD (143 hp)
Привід All wheel drive (AWD) КПП Automatic Axela 1 2003–2009
143 hp
engine
Compression ratio 10
Cylinder bore 87.5 mm
Engine model RF7J
Engine placement Front, transverse
Engine power 143 hp
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Injection type distributed injection (multipoint)
Max power (kW) 105 kW
Max power at RPM 6500 RPM
Maximum torque 179 N*m
Min trunk capacity 300 l
Stroke cycle 83.1 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 4000 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 11.5 s
Max speed 189 km/h
fuel
Fuel 92
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 8.6 l
transmission
Drive wheels All wheel drive (AWD)
Gearbox type Automatic
Number of gear 4
dimensions
Back track width 1515 mm
Clearance 140 mm
Curb weight 1400 kg
Front track width 1530 mm
Height 1210 mm
Length 4405 mm
Number of doors 5
Wheelbase 2640 mm
Width 1745 mm
suspension
Back suspension Independent, spring
Steering wheel position Right
Wheel size 195/65 R15
other
Body type Hatchback
Car class C
Number of seater 5
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA67.1 5x114.3 mm
2.0 AT (145 hp)
Привід Front wheel drive КПП Automatic Atenza GG 2002–2008
145 hp
engine
Compression ratio 10
Cylinder bore 87.5 mm
Engine model LF-VE
Engine placement Front, transverse
Engine power 145 hp
Fuel tank capacity 60 l
Injection type distributed injection (multipoint)
Max power (kW) 107 kW
Max power at RPM 6500 RPM
Maximum torque 184 N*m
Min trunk capacity 430 l
Stroke cycle 83.1 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 5000 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 10.9 s
Max speed 198 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 9.6 l
Fuel 95
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 7.6 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 8.6 l
transmission
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
Number of gear 4
dimensions
Back track width 1540 mm
Clearance 135 mm
Curb weight 1375 kg
Front track width 1540 mm
Height 1440 mm
Length 4670 mm
Number of doors 4
Wheelbase 2675 mm
Width 1780 mm
suspension
Back suspension Independent, spring
Steering wheel position Right
Wheel size 195/65 R15
other
Body type Sedan
Car class D
Number of seater 5
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA67.1 5x114.3 mm
2.0 AT (145 hp)
Привід Front wheel drive КПП Automatic Atenza GG 2002–2008
145 hp
engine
Compression ratio 10.8
Cylinder bore 87.5 mm
Engine model LF-VE
Engine placement Front, transverse
Engine power 145 hp
Fuel tank capacity 60 l
Injection type distributed injection (multipoint)
Max power (kW) 107 kW
Max power at RPM 6500 RPM
Maximum torque 184 N*m
Min trunk capacity 504 l
Stroke cycle 83.1 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 5000 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 9.5 s
Max speed 170 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 9.6 l
Fuel 95
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 7.6 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 8.6 l
transmission
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
Number of gear 4
dimensions
Back track width 1540 mm
Clearance 135 mm
Front track width 1540 mm
Height 1450 mm
Length 4690 mm
Number of doors 5
Wheelbase 2675 mm
Width 1780 mm
suspension
Back suspension Independent, spring
Steering wheel position Right
Wheel size 195/65 R15
other
Body type Wagon
Car class D
Number of seater 5
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA67.1 5x114.3 mm
2.0 AT (145 hp)
Привід Front wheel drive КПП Automatic Atenza GG 2002–2008
145 hp
engine
Compression ratio 10
Cylinder bore 87.5 mm
Engine placement Front, transverse
Engine power 145 hp
Fuel tank capacity 64 l
Injection type distributed injection (multipoint)
Max power (kW) 107 kW
Max power at RPM 6500 RPM
Maximum torque 184 N*m
Min trunk capacity 430 l
Stroke cycle 83.1 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 5000 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 9.5 s
Max speed 170 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 9.6 l
Fuel 95
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 7.6 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 8.6 l
transmission
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
Number of gear 4
dimensions
Back track width 1540 mm
Clearance 130 mm
Curb weight 1355 kg
Front track width 1540 mm
Height 1435 mm
Length 4670 mm
Number of doors 5
Wheelbase 2675 mm
Width 1780 mm
suspension
Back suspension Independent, spring
Steering wheel position Right
Wheel size 195/65 R15
other
Body type Liftback
Car class D
Number of seater 5
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA67.1 5x114.3 mm
2.0 AT (150 hp)
Привід Front wheel drive КПП Automatic Atenza GG 2002–2008
150 hp
engine
Compression ratio 10
Cylinder bore 87.5 mm
Engine model LF-VE
Engine placement Front, transverse
Engine power 150 hp
Fuel tank capacity 60 l
Injection type distributed injection (multipoint)
Max power (kW) 110 kW
Max power at RPM 6000 RPM
Maximum torque 182 N*m
Min trunk capacity 430 l
Stroke cycle 83.1 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 4500 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 9.9 s
Max speed 210 km/h
fuel
Fuel 92
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 7.7 l
transmission
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
Number of gear 4
dimensions
Back track width 1540 mm
Clearance 135 mm
Curb weight 1360 kg
Front track width 1540 mm
Height 1440 mm
Length 4670 mm
Number of doors 4
Wheelbase 2675 mm
Width 1780 mm
suspension
Back suspension Independent, spring
Steering wheel position Right
Wheel size 195/65 R15
other
Body type Sedan
Car class D
Number of seater 5
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA67.1 5x114.3 mm

Cars with the LF-VE engine

This engine was fitted to 2 models

Photo Brand Model Generation Production years
No photo
 Mazda 5 5 2005 - 2015
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 Mazda 6 6 (GG | 1 Gen) 2002 - 2007

All modifications (6)

Vehicle Generation Modification Power Gearbox Drive
Mazda 5 5 2.0 MZR 143 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 143 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Mazda 5 5 2.0 MZR 143 л.с. 4-Автомат 2WD 143 hp 4-Автомат 2WD
Mazda 5 5 2.0 Skyactiv-G 150 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 150 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Mazda 5 5 2.0 Skyactiv-G 150 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD 150 hp 6-Автомат 2WD
Mazda 6 6 (GG | 1 Gen) 2.0 145 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 145 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Mazda 6 6 (GG | 1 Gen) 2.0 145 л.с. 4-Автомат 2WD 145 hp 4-Автомат 2WD

Interesting Facts

  • The LF-VE engine was known for its smooth operation and reliability.
  • It was used in multiple Mazda models across different markets.

Applications

Total produced: null

Vehicle Generation Years Power Markets
Mazda Mazda 6 GH 2008-2011 130hp/145hp Europe, USA, Asia
Mazda Mazda 3 BL 2009-2013 130hp/145hp Europe, USA, Asia

Compatible transmissions: 6-speed Manual, 5-speed Automatic

Drive types: FWD

Fuel Economy

Fuel Type Petrol 95
Octane Rating Minimum: 95 | Recommended: 98
Consumption (City) 10 L/100km
Consumption (Highway) 6 L/100km
Consumption (Combined) 7.5 L/100km
Real Consumption 8.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L
Range 733 km
Cost per 100 km 10-12 USD

Emissions Standards

Emission Standard Euro 4
CO₂ Emissions 180 g/km
Particulate Filter (DPF) Absent
AdBlue Not Required

Awards and Recognition

  • Best Engine (2006) — 1.8L to 2.0L

Comparison with competitors

Engine Brand Displacement Power Torque
K20Z3 Honda 1,998 cc 140 hp 174 Nm
2ZR-FE Toyota 1,794 cc 132 hp 173 Nm

Pros

  • Good balance of power and fuel efficiency
  • Reliable and durable engine design

Cons

  • Oil consumption issues in some units
  • Less power compared to turbocharged competitors