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 2003 Mazda Protege - Specs
2003 Mazda Protege

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Mazda Protege - Engine Specs
Mazda Protege - Transmission Specs

Mazda Protege - Capacities
Mazda Protege - Curb Weights
Mazda Protege - Exterior Dimensions

Mazda Protege - Interior Dimensions
Mazda Protege - EPA Mileage


Engine Mazda Protege DX Mazda Protege LX Mazda Protege EX
Type ZMD 1.6L DOHC 16-valve I-4 ZMD 1.6L DOHC 16-valve I-4 FSD 2.0L DOHC 16-valve I-4
Displacement (cc) 1597 cc 1597 cc 1991 cc
Bore x Stroke (mm) 78 x 83.6 78 x 83.6 83 x 92 mm
Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.0:1 9.1:1
Output (SAE hp @ rpm) 103 @ 5,500 103 @ 5,500 130 @ 6,000
Torque (SAE ft-lbs @ rpm) 106 @ 4,000 106 @ 4,000 135 @ 4,000
Redline 6,500 rpm 6,500 rpm 6,500 rpm

Transmission 2003 Mazda Protege
Manual 5-Speed Manual Transmission
Automatic 4-Speed, Electronically-Controlled w/ Overdrive and Lock-up Torque Converter
Gear Ratios 5-Speed DX/LX 1.6 5-Speed LX/ES 2.0 Automatic DX/LX
1.6
Automatic LX/ES
2.0
     1st 3.416 3.307 2.816 2.816
     2nd 1.842 1.842 1.497 1.497
     3rd 1.290 1.310 1.000 1.000
     4th 0.972 0.97 0.725 0.725
     5th 0.775 0.755 - -
  Reverse 3.214 3.166 2.648 2.648
Final Drive 3.850 4.105 3.904 3.904

Steering and Brakes 2003 Mazda Protege
Steering Type Engine-speed sensitive, variable assist rack-and-pinion
Turning Diameter 34.1 ft.
Turns to Lock 2.7
Overall Ratio 15.0:1
Brakes
Type
Power assist (ABS optional)
Front
9.3 x 0.9 in. (DX & LX)/10.2 x 0.9 in. (ES) ventilated disc
Rear
7.9 in. drum (DX & LX) 10.3 x 0.4 in. solid disc (ES)

Capacities 2003 Mazda Protege
EPA Passenger Volume 92.6 cu. ft.
EPA Trunk Vol. (rear seat up) 12.9 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank 13.2gal. (14.5 on 2.0 LX/ES)
Oil 3.4L (DX & LX)
3.7L (2.0 LX/ES)
Coolant 6.0L (DX & LX)
7.5L qts. (2.0 LX/ES)
Weight Distribution, f/r 60/40

Curb Weight
Transmission
Lbs.
DX 1.6 / LX 1.6
5-speed Manual
2488
4-speed Automatic
2541
LX 2.0 / ES 2.0
5-speed Manual
2638
4-speed Automatic
2690

Suspension 2003 Mazda Protege
Front Independent, MacPherson strut, stabilizer bar
Rear Independent, Twin-Trapezoidal Link, coil springs, stabilizer bar

Wheels and Tires 2003 Mazda Protege
Tires DX & LX 185/65 R14 85S all-season radial
LX 195/55 R15 84V all-season radial
ES 195/50 R16 83V all-season radial
Wheels DX & LX 5.5JJ x 14 steel
LX 2.0 6.0JJ x15 steel
ES 6.0JJ x 16 alloy

Exterior Dimensions (inches) 2003 Mazda Protege
Length 175.3 (4453)
Width 67.1 (1705)
Height 55.5 (1410)
Wheelbase 102.8 (2610)
Minimum Ground Clearance 5.5 ( 140)
Track Front DX & LX 57.9 (1470)
ES 57.7 (1465)
Rear 57.9 (1470)

Interior Dimensions
Front
Rear
Head room
39.3 ( 998)
37.4 ( 949)
Leg room
42.2 (1073)
35.4 ( 900)
Shoulder room
53.9 (1370)
53.4 (1356)

Fuel Economy
Transmission
MPG (City / Highway)
DX & LX
5-speed Manual
29 / 34
4-speed Automatic
26 / 33
LX / ES 2.0
5-speed Manual
25 / 31
4-speed Automatic
20 / 30

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