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1994-1997 Mazda B-Series Specs & Safety
Date Published: 2/20/08
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Detailed safety information for this generation Mazda B-Series include detailed
crash test scores from the NHTSA. Specs for this generation Mazda B-Seriesinclude everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
1994-1997 Mazda B-Series Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | ext. cab | reg. cab long bed | reg. cab short bed |
| Wheelbase, in. | 125.2 | 113.9 | 107.9 |
| Overall Length, in. | 202.7 | 197.5 | 184.5 |
| Overall Width, in. | 69.4 | 69.4 | 69.4 |
| Overall Height, in. | 64.1 | 64.0 | 64.0 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3197 | 2955 | 2927 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | -- | -- | -- |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | 1550 | 1650 | 1650 |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 20.5 | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.4 | 39.1 | 39.1 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 42.4 | 42.4 | 42.4 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 35.6 | -- | -- |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 41.2 | -- | -- |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Powertrain Options and Availability
Mazda B-Series and Ford Ranger compact pickups each came with a choice of three engines: 2.3-liter 4-cylinder, 3.0-liter V6 (until 1997), or 4.0-liter V6. A 5-speed manual transmission was standard; 4-speed automatic optional. A 5-speed automatic transmission became available for 1997.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| ohc I4 | 2.3 / 140 | 98-112 | 130-135 | 5-speed manual: 22/27 4-speed automatic: 20/25 |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: -- |
| ohv V6 | 3.0 / 182 | 140-147 | 160-162 | 5-speed manual: 19/25 4-speed automatic: 18/24 |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: -- |
| ohv V6 | 4.0 / 245 | 160 | 220-225 | 5-speed manual: 18/23 4-speed automatic: 17/23 5-speed automatic: 16/22 |
5-speed manual: 17.8 4-speed automatic: 16.5 5-speed automatic: -- |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | 1997 B-Series |
| Front Impact, Driver | 4 |
| Front Impact, Passenger | 4 |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Built In:
USA
Drive Wheels:
longitudinal front-engine/rear- or 4-wheel drive
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