2003 Mazda Protege ES Sedan
The 2003 Mazda Protege ES Sedan is a 130-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $16,660 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 130 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 135 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The Protege measures 175.3 inches long on a 102.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,634 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $16,660 ($29,427 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L DOHC 16-valve I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 130 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 135 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 14 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 175.3 in |
| Width | 67.1 in |
| Height | 55.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,634 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.4 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars