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MSRP
- 4dr Sdn DX Auto $13,580
- 4dr Sdn DX Manual $13,580
- 4dr Sdn LX Auto $15,315
- 4dr Sdn LX Manual $15,315
- 4dr Sdn ES Manual $16,040
- 4dr Sdn ES Auto $16,040
2003 Mazda Protege DX specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Gray
Beige
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Compact |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Size | 15 x 6 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 15 x 4 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15 x 6 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 80 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 135 @ 4000 |
| Displacement | 2.0L/121 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 130 @ 6000 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 30 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 25 MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 435.00 mi |
| Cruising Range - City | 362.50 mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.50 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.73 |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.65 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.90 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.82 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.2 x 0.9 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Brake ABS System | Not Available |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 14.5 gal |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 34.1 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 15.0 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.7 |
| Rear Tire Size | P195/55VR15 |
| Front Tire Size | P195/55VR15 |
| Spare Tire Size | T115/70D15 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2687 lbs |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.5 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 67.1 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 57.9 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 53.4 in |
| Passenger Volume | 92.6 ft³ |
| Height, Overall | 55.5 in |
| Second Hip Room | 49.1 in |
| Front Head Room | 39.3 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Front Leg Room | 42.2 in |
| Trunk Volume | 12.9 ft³ |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.9 in |
| Track Width, Front | 57.9 in |
| Second Leg Room | 35.4 in |
| Second Head Room | 37.4 in |
| Length, Overall | 175.3 in |
| Front Hip Room | 51.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Center console w/covered storage compartment, dual cup holders, armrest | Standard |
| Headlights-on warning chime | Standard |
| Triple H steel reinforced body construction | Standard |
| Trunk light | Standard |
| 2-speed intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| (3) passenger assist grips | Standard |
| Front/rear carpeted floor mats | Standard |
| Black protective side molding | Standard |
| Independent front strut suspension | Standard |
| Rear heater ducts | Standard |
| Center dome lamp w/dual front map lights | Standard |
| Trunk entrapment release system | Standard |
| Driver/front passenger airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) | Standard |
| 3-point safety belts for all positions | Standard |
| Instruments-inc: coolant temp gauge | Standard |
| Front safety belt pretensioners w/force limiter | Standard |
| Pwr front ventilated disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| Temporary spare tire | Standard |
| Remote releases-inc: fuel door, trunk, hood | Standard |
| Driver/passenger visors w/covered vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Rear window defogger | Standard |
| 5-MPH bumpers | Standard |
| (2) trip odometers | Standard |
| Front grille-inc: black chrome treatment, black insert | Standard |
| Child safety rear door locks | Standard |
| 15" steel wheels w/full wheel covers | Standard |
| Front ashtray & cigarette lighter | Standard |
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback w/lock | Standard |
| Cloth reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints | Standard |
| City 25/hwy 30 (2.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Body-color bumpers | Standard |
| Front/rear stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| White turn signal lens covers | Standard |
| Locking glove box | Standard |
| 2.0L DOHC MPFI 16-valve 4-cyl engine | Standard |
| 14.5 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Tilt steering column | Standard |
| Front/rear side-impact door beams | Standard |
| P195/55VR15 all-season SBR tires | Standard |
| Warning lamps-inc: parking brake, high beam, check engine, oil pressure, battery charge, defrost-on, seatbelts, airbags | Standard |
| ULEV certified (2.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| 12V power outlet | Standard |
| Engine-speed-sensing variable pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player, (4) speakers, digital clock | Standard |
| Molded cloth door trim w/storage pockets | Standard |
| Black manual remote folding door mirrors | Standard |
| Independent rear strut suspension w/Twin Trapezoidal Links/trailing links | Standard |
| (1) coat hook | Standard |
| Child safety rear seat anchors | Standard |
| 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Retractable antenna | Standard |
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