Mazda Protege Wagon 1.8 (125 Hp)
Mazda Protege:
The Mazda Familia , also marketed prominently as the Mazda 323, Mazda Protegé and Mazda Allegro, is a small family car that was manufactured by Mazda between 1963 and 2003. The Familia line was replaced by the Mazda3/Axela for 2004.
It was marketed as the Familia in Japan, which means "family" in Latin. For export, earlier models were sold with nameplates including: "800", "1000", "1200", and "1300". In North America, the 1200 was replaced by the Mazda GLC, with newer models becoming "323" and "Protegé". In Europe, all Familias sold after 1977 were called "323"....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Wagon Overview:
Mazda Protege (Wagon). Weighing only 1010 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Efficiency-focused engine (97 hp), ideal for city commuting.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Mazda |
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| Model: | Protege |
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| Generation: | Wagon |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 (125 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1994 |
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| End of production: | 1998 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 5 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 125 Hp @ 6500 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 69.5 Hp/l |
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| Engine displacement: | 1798 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 83 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 83.1 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 10.8:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.1 kg/Hp, 123.8 Hp/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1010 |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4175 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1665 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1480 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2400 mm mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9 m |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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