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Mazda Protegé

U.S. specifications for documented generations and configurations. Values apply to each listed year and configuration.

3rd generation · 1999–2003

2003 Mazda Protegé Sedan

LX · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4453 mm / 175.3 in
Width: 1704 mm / 67.1 in
Height: 1410 mm / 55.5 in
Wheelbase: 2611 mm / 102.8 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 2.0 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 5-speed manual · FWD
Horsepower: 130 hp (SAE)
Torque: 135 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 22 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 28 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 24 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2003 U.S. Protegé LX only; it does not represent every model year or trim in the generation.
Millimeter dimensions are converted from manufacturer-published inches at 25.4 mm per inch, rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration, not zero.
LX · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Mazda U.S. history and model introductions — Mazda North American Operations
EPA U.S. Mazda model-year vehicle records — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Mazda U.S. Protegé 2003 factory brochure, PDF pages 8 — Mazda Motor of America, Inc. (manufacturer brochure archived by Auto-Brochures)
2003 Mazda Protegé LX: EPA vehicle record 18553 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

2003 Mazda Protegé Sedan

LX · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4453 mm / 175.3 in
Width: 1704 mm / 67.1 in
Height: 1410 mm / 55.5 in
Wheelbase: 2611 mm / 102.8 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 2.0 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 4-speed automatic · FWD
Horsepower: 130 hp (SAE)
Torque: 135 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 22 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 28 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 24 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2003 U.S. Protegé LX only; it does not represent every model year or trim in the generation.
Millimeter dimensions are converted from manufacturer-published inches at 25.4 mm per inch, rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration, not zero.
LX · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Mazda U.S. history and model introductions — Mazda North American Operations
EPA U.S. Mazda model-year vehicle records — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Mazda U.S. Protegé 2003 factory brochure, PDF pages 8 — Mazda Motor of America, Inc. (manufacturer brochure archived by Auto-Brochures)
2003 Mazda Protegé LX: EPA vehicle record 18551 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

2003 Mazda Protegé5

Standard · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4331 mm / 170.5 in
Width: 1704 mm / 67.1 in
Height: 1468 mm / 57.8 in
Wheelbase: 2611 mm / 102.8 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 2.0 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 5-speed manual · FWD
Horsepower: 130 hp (SAE)
Torque: 135 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 22 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 28 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 24 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2003 U.S. Protegé Standard only; it does not represent every model year or trim in the generation.
Millimeter dimensions are converted from manufacturer-published inches at 25.4 mm per inch, rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration, not zero.
Standard · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Mazda U.S. history and model introductions — Mazda North American Operations
EPA U.S. Mazda model-year vehicle records — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Mazda U.S. Protegé5 2003 factory brochure, PDF pages 8 — Mazda Motor of America, Inc. (manufacturer brochure archived by Auto-Brochures)
2003 Mazda Protegé Standard: EPA vehicle record 18553 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

2003 Mazda Protegé5

Standard · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4331 mm / 170.5 in
Width: 1704 mm / 67.1 in
Height: 1468 mm / 57.8 in
Wheelbase: 2611 mm / 102.8 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 2.0 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 4-speed automatic · FWD
Horsepower: 130 hp (SAE)
Torque: 135 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 22 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 28 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 24 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2003 U.S. Protegé Standard only; it does not represent every model year or trim in the generation.
Millimeter dimensions are converted from manufacturer-published inches at 25.4 mm per inch, rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration, not zero.
Standard · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Mazda U.S. history and model introductions — Mazda North American Operations
EPA U.S. Mazda model-year vehicle records — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Mazda U.S. Protegé5 2003 factory brochure, PDF pages 8 — Mazda Motor of America, Inc. (manufacturer brochure archived by Auto-Brochures)
2003 Mazda Protegé Standard: EPA vehicle record 18554 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé

2003.5 · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: Not verified
Width: Not verified
Height: Not verified
Wheelbase: Not verified

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 2.0 L Inline 4 · Turbocharged Gasoline · 5-speed manual · FWD
Horsepower: 170 hp (SAE)
Torque: 160 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 21 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 27 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 23 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2003 U.S. Protegé 2003.5 only; it does not represent every model year or trim in the generation.
Millimeter dimensions are converted from manufacturer-published inches at 25.4 mm per inch, rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration, not zero.
The manufacturer identifies this as the 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protegé. It uses a Garrett T25 turbocharger and an air-to-air intercooler. Exact exterior dimensions were not verified in this brochure and are not copied from the standard Protegé. The EPA premium-gasoline manual record is used; the regular-gasoline record is for the naturally aspirated car.
2003.5 · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Mazda U.S. history and model introductions — Mazda North American Operations
EPA U.S. Mazda model-year vehicle records — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Mazda U.S. Protegé 2003-MS2 factory brochure, PDF pages 3 — Mazda Motor of America, Inc. (manufacturer brochure archived by Auto-Brochures)
2003 Mazda Protegé 2003.5: EPA vehicle record 18552 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

2nd generation · 1995–1998

1995 Mazda Protegé Sedan

DX Federal · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4440 mm / 174.8 in
Width: 1709 mm / 67.3 in
Height: 1420 mm / 55.9 in
Wheelbase: 2606 mm / 102.6 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 1.5 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 5-speed manual · FWD
Horsepower: 92 hp (SAE)
Torque: 96 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 26 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 35 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 30 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 1995 U.S. Protegé DX Federal only; it does not represent every model year or trim in the generation.
Millimeter dimensions are converted from manufacturer-published inches at 25.4 mm per inch, rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration, not zero.
Federal 1.5-liter specification. California/New York versions were rated 90 hp and had a smaller fuel tank.
DX Federal · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Mazda U.S. history and model introductions — Mazda North American Operations
EPA U.S. Mazda model-year vehicle records — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Mazda U.S. 1995 protege factory brochure, PDF pages 9–10 — Mazda Motor of America, Inc. (manufacturer brochure archived by XR793)
1995 Mazda Protegé DX Federal: EPA vehicle record 11880 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

1995 Mazda Protegé Sedan

ES · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4440 mm / 174.8 in
Width: 1709 mm / 67.3 in
Height: 1420 mm / 55.9 in
Wheelbase: 2606 mm / 102.6 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 1.8 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 5-speed manual · FWD
Horsepower: 122 hp (SAE)
Torque: 117 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 23 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 29 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 25 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 1995 U.S. Protegé ES only; it does not represent every model year or trim in the generation.
Millimeter dimensions are converted from manufacturer-published inches at 25.4 mm per inch, rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration, not zero.
ES uses the 1.8-liter DOHC engine. The separate EPA SOHC 1.8-liter records do not represent this ES configuration.
ES · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Mazda U.S. history and model introductions — Mazda North American Operations
EPA U.S. Mazda model-year vehicle records — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Mazda U.S. 1995 protege factory brochure, PDF pages 9–10 — Mazda Motor of America, Inc. (manufacturer brochure archived by XR793)
1995 Mazda Protegé ES: EPA vehicle record 11884 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

1st generation · 1990–1994

1991 Mazda Protegé Sedan

DX · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4356 mm / 171.5 in
Width: 1674 mm / 65.9 in
Height: 1374 mm / 54.1 in
Wheelbase: 2499 mm / 98.4 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 1.8 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 5-speed manual · FWD
Horsepower: 103 hp (SAE)
Torque: 111 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 24 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 33 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 27 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 1991 U.S. Protegé DX only; it does not represent every model year or trim in the generation.
Millimeter dimensions are converted from manufacturer-published inches at 25.4 mm per inch, rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration, not zero.
DX uses the SOHC BPE engine; LX uses the DOHC BPD engine. The EPA records are distinguished by engine code, not by displacement alone.
DX · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Mazda U.S. history and model introductions — Mazda North American Operations
EPA U.S. Mazda model-year vehicle records — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Mazda U.S. 1991 protege factory brochure, PDF pages 7 — Mazda Motor of America, Inc. (manufacturer brochure archived by XR793)
1991 Mazda Protegé DX: EPA vehicle record 7828 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

1991 Mazda Protegé Sedan

LX · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4356 mm / 171.5 in
Width: 1674 mm / 65.9 in
Height: 1374 mm / 54.1 in
Wheelbase: 2499 mm / 98.4 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 1.8 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 5-speed manual · FWD
Horsepower: 125 hp (SAE)
Torque: 114 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 22 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 28 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 24 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 1991 U.S. Protegé LX only; it does not represent every model year or trim in the generation.
Millimeter dimensions are converted from manufacturer-published inches at 25.4 mm per inch, rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration, not zero.
DX uses the SOHC BPE engine; LX uses the DOHC BPD engine. The EPA records are distinguished by engine code, not by displacement alone.
LX · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Mazda U.S. history and model introductions — Mazda North American Operations
EPA U.S. Mazda model-year vehicle records — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Mazda U.S. 1991 protege factory brochure, PDF pages 7 — Mazda Motor of America, Inc. (manufacturer brochure archived by XR793)
1991 Mazda Protegé LX: EPA vehicle record 7829 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

1991 Mazda Protegé Sedan

4WD · Gasoline · 4WD

Dimensions

Length: 4356 mm / 171.5 in
Width: 1674 mm / 65.9 in
Height: 1384 mm / 54.5 in
Wheelbase: 2499 mm / 98.4 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 1.8 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 5-speed manual · 4WD
Horsepower: 103 hp (SAE)
Torque: 111 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 21 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 26 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 23 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 1991 U.S. Protegé 4WD only; it does not represent every model year or trim in the generation.
Millimeter dimensions are converted from manufacturer-published inches at 25.4 mm per inch, rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration, not zero.
Full-time four-wheel drive with a lockable center differential. The 4WD configuration was not offered in California.
4WD · Gasoline · 4WD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Mazda U.S. history and model introductions — Mazda North American Operations
EPA U.S. Mazda model-year vehicle records — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Mazda U.S. 1991 protege factory brochure, PDF pages 7 — Mazda Motor of America, Inc. (manufacturer brochure archived by XR793)
1991 Mazda Protegé 4WD: EPA vehicle record 7823 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

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