New car, how to determine engine power output?

[Alfa GTV]

Hi all,

I am am looking to buy a newer car for motorway duties, it has to be a diesel anyway less of that, I have seen a few cars but looking for a specific one with the higher bhp output.

Question time: Is there a way I can tell what power output the car is just from the numberplate? the model I am looking at has a couple of the cars with the same engine size but different power levels, would this show on the V5? or any other way to find out?

Thanks for any help.

[MrBarry123]

What car?

[Alfa GTV]

2009 Mazda 6 2.2d sport, looking for the 185 bhp model specifically, they do the same car with same engine size but with lower bhp. I have seen a couple for sale but they have no description on power output.

Edited by Alfa GTV on Sunday 16th November 22:08

[Urban Sports]

MyCarCheck app on the iPhone.

[MrBarry123]

As per US' suggestion or do the DVLA tax check online if you know the reg.

[Alfa GTV]

MrBarry123 said:

As per US' suggestion or do the DVLA tax check online if you know the reg.

Have checked the DVLA/Gov site with the reg number but does not show power output.

[Urban Sports]

Post the reg and I'll check it.

[Alfa GTV]

Urban Sports said:

Post the reg and I'll check it.

CA09 EFH

[Urban Sports]

185bhp

[Superhoop]

Easier than you'd think....

The VINs differ with power output, also be aware that Euro4 and Euro5 high power models also have different power outputs.

JMZGH1* C = Euro 4 2.2 diesel 125ps

JMZGH1* B = Euro 4 2.2 diesel 163ps

JMZGH1* A = Euro 4 2.2 diesel 185ps

JMZGHA* A = Euro 5 2.2 diesel 180ps

• denotes body style as follows

2 = 4 door saloon
4 = 5 door hatchback
9 = estate/wagon or whatever you want to call it.

If you find one with D in place of the A,B or C it's the older 2.0 diesel, which was initially carried over from the older Mazda6 and was used from launch until mid 2009.

[Alfa GTV]

Urban Sports said:

185bhp

Thank you very much

[Urban Sports]

Alfa GTV said:

Thank you very much

No worries.