1997 Mazda Protege DX specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn DX Auto
- $12,145
- 4dr Sdn DX Manual
- $12,145
- 4dr Sdn LX Auto
- $13,545
- 4dr Sdn LX Manual
- $13,545
- 4dr Sdn ES Manual
- $15,295
- 4dr Sdn ES Auto
- $15,295
Key specs
Color options
Interior
No colors available
Packages
$1,575
Starting MSRP
- air cond,AM/FM stereo w/cassette/4 speakers
- carpeted floor mats
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle only
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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25 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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92 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Power
Brake Type
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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9.25 x 0.87 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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70
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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306
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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96 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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92 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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1.5L/93
Displacement
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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25 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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6.3 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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51 in
Front Hip Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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95 ft³
Passenger Volume
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58 in
Track Width, Rear
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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56 in
Height, Overall
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103 in
Wheelbase
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37 in
Second Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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175 in
Length, Overall
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N/A
Liftover Height
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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33 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Suspension
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w/Lower Control Arms
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Twin Links
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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P175/70R13
Rear Tire Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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P175/70R13
Front Tire Size
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14 x 4 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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13 x 5 in
Front Wheel Size
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T115/70D14
Spare Tire Size
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13 x 5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
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2,449 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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