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Mazda Protege: generations and engines

The Mazda Protege was built from 1994 to 2004 in 3 generations, with 12 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, hatchback, station wagon). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Production years1994–2004
Generations3
Engine versions12
Power85–165 hp
Body stylesSedan, Hatchback, Station wagon
FuelGasoline
Timeline

Mazda Protege generations

  1. 1994–2003

    Mazda Protege

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    4 engine versions 85–115 hp

    Engines below
  2. 1994–1998

    Mazda Protege Hatchback

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline

    3 engine versions 85–135 hp

    Engines below
  3. 1994–2004

    Mazda Protege Wagon

    • Station wagon
    • Gasoline

    5 engine versions 110–165 hp

    Engines below
Specs

Mazda Protege engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Mazda Protege1994–2003 · 4 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.5 i (97 hp)1994–1998Gasoline97 hp (71 kW)97 lb-ft (132 Nm)
1.6 i (115 hp)1994–1999Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)100 lb-ft (135 Nm)
1.3 i (85 hp)1998–2003Gasoline85 hp (63 kW)81 lb-ft (110 Nm)
1.5 i (110 hp)1998–2003Gasoline110 hp (81 kW)101 lb-ft (137 Nm)
Mazda Protege Hatchback1994–1998 · 3 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.3 i (85 hp)1994–1998Gasoline85 hp (63 kW)81 lb-ft (110 Nm)
1.5 i (97 hp)1994–1998Gasoline97 hp (71 kW)97 lb-ft (132 Nm)10.6 s112 mph (181 km/h)
1.8 i (135 hp)1994–1998Gasoline135 hp (99 kW)116 lb-ft (157 Nm)
Mazda Protege Wagon1994–2004 · 5 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.5 i (110 hp)1994–1998Gasoline110 hp (81 kW)101 lb-ft (137 Nm)
1.8 (125 hp)1994–1998Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)
1.5 i (113 hp)2002–2004Gasoline113 hp (83 kW)103 lb-ft (140 Nm)
1.8 i (135 hp)2002–2004Gasoline135 hp (99 kW)116 lb-ft (157 Nm)
2.0 i (165 hp)2002–2004Gasoline165 hp (121 kW)116 lb-ft (157 Nm)
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