1990-1994 Mazda Protege: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation Mazda Protege include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 4-door sedan | |
| Wheelbase, in. | 98.4 | |
| Overall Length, in. | 171.5 | |
| Overall Width, in. | 65.9 | |
| Overall Height, in. | 54.1 | |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 2359 | |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 12.8 | |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 14.5 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | |
| Front Head Room, in. | 38.6 | |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 42.2 | |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 37.1 | |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 34.6 | |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
The Mazda Protege 4-door compact sedan was unveiled in 1990 with two 4-cylinder engines, a 16-valve, single-overhead cam, 1.8-liter unit and a twin-cam 1.8-liter version of the same engine. Unveiled in SE (later DX) and LX trim, the base SE/DX model delivers 103 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 111 pound-feet of torque at 4000 rpm. The twin-cam offered in the LX provides a lively 125 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 114 pound-feet of torque at 4500 rpm. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard and a 4-speed automatic is optional on all models.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| dohc I4 | 1.8 / 112 | 125 | 114 | 5-speed manual: 24/30 4-speed automatic: 23/29 |
5-speed manual: 26.7 4-speed automatic: -- |
| ohc I4 | 1.8 / 112 | 102-103 | 111 | 5-speed manual: 28/36 4-speed automatic: 24/31 |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: -- |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: Japan
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive








