1999-2003 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. | 102.8 | |
| Overall Length, in. | 174.0 | |
| Overall Width, in. | 67.1 | |
| Overall Height, in. | 55.5 | |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 2449 | |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 12.9 | |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 13.2 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.3 | |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 42.2 | |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 37.4 | |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 35.4 | |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
A 105-horsepower 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine went into DX and LX sedans, while the SE got a 1.8-liter four that made 122 horsepower. With either engine, a 5-speed manual gearbox was standard and 4-speed automatic transmission optional. A 130-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine replaced the 1.8-liter for 2001, and a high-output 140-hp version went into the MP3 edition, which came only with manual shift. Special edition MazdaSpeed model got a turbocharged 2.0-liter good for 170 horsepower. It mated only to a 5-speed manual transmission.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| Turbocharged dohc I4 | 2.0 / 122 | 170 | 160 | 5-speed manual: 24/30 | 5-speed manual: -- |
| dohc I4 | 2.0 / 121 | 130 | 135 | 5-speed manual: 25/31 4-speed automatic: 25/30 |
5-speed manual: 24.5 4-speed automatic: -- |
| dohc I4 | 1.6 / 97 | 105 | 107 | 5-speed manual: 29/34 4-speed automatic: 26/33 |
5-speed manual: 26.6 4-speed automatic: -- |
| dohc I4 | 1.8 / 110 | 122 | 120 | 5-speed manual: 26/30 4-speed automatic: 24/29 |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: -- |
| dohc I4 | 2.0 / 121 | 140 | 142 | 5-speed manual: 25/31 | 5-speed manual: -- |
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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
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