1994 Mazda Protege Special Sedan
All photo credits
- Photo: '90-'91 Mazda Protegé LX -- Front by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 90-92 Mazda Protege -- 09-03-2010 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1994 Mazda Protegé rear by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '90-'91 Mazda Protegé LX -- Rear by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1994 Mazda Protege Special Sedan is a 103-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $9,920 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.
It makes 103 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 111 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).
The Protege measures 171.5 inches long on a 98.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,359 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $9,920 ($21,754 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L SOHC 16-valve I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 103 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 111 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 33 MPG |
| Combined | 27 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
| Tank Capacity | 14 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 171.5 in |
| Width | 65.9 in |
| Height | 54.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,359 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.6 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1994 Mazda Protege Special Sedan with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1994 Mazda PROTEGE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 19, 2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.
Consequence: If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.
NHTSA campaign 15V674000
77 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1994 Mazda PROTEGE
Owner Complaints
77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Mazda PROTEGE (6 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seat Belts | 36 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Fuel System | 3 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1994 MAZDA PROTEGE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.