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2003 Mazda Protege Comparisons
Individual reviews have their uses, but nothing reveals a car’s pros and cons like
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cold, hard scrutiny. With our 2003 Mazda Protege comparison tool you can see for yourself how any two or three models measure up against this vehicle in body dimensions, horsepower, fuel economy, equipment, pricing, you name it. Our user-friendly format should make differences easy to spot.
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Mazda Protege DX |
Toyota Corolla CE |
Saturn ION 3 |
Kia Spectra LS |
| MSRP |
$14,480.00 |
$14,370.00 |
$15,010.00 |
$13,900.00 |
| Destination |
$520.00 |
$485.00 |
$485.00 |
$540.00 |
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Mazda Protege DX |
Toyota Corolla CE |
Saturn ION 3 |
Kia Spectra LS |
| Standard Engine |
2L 130hp I4 |
1.8L 130hp I4 |
2.2L 137hp I4 |
1.8L 124hp I4 |
| Horsepower |
130 @ 6000 RPM |
130 @ 6000 RPM |
137 @ 5600 RPM |
124 @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque |
135 @ 4000 RPM |
125 @ 4200 RPM |
142 @ 4200 RPM |
119 @ 4900 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
1991 |
1794 |
2200 |
1793 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.3 X 3.6 |
3.1 X 3.6 |
N/A |
3.2 X 3.4 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.1:1 |
10:1 |
N/A |
9.5:1 |
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Mazda Protege DX |
Toyota Corolla CE |
Saturn ION 3 |
Kia Spectra LS |
| City (mpg) |
25 |
29 |
N/A |
22 |
| Highway (mpg) |
30 |
38 |
N/A |
30 |
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Mazda Protege DX |
Toyota Corolla CE |
Saturn ION 3 |
Kia Spectra LS |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
N/A |
2568.4 |
2729.3 |
2727.1 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
102.8 |
102.4 |
103.2 |
100.8 |
| Length (in.) |
175.3 |
178.3 |
184.5 |
177.6 |
| Width (in.) |
67.1 |
66.9 |
67.2 |
67.7 |
| Height (in.) |
55.5 |
57.5 |
57.4 |
55.7 |
| Track Front (in.) |
57.9 |
58.3 |
58.8 |
58.1 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
57.9 |
57.5 |
58.4 |
57.3 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mazda Protege DX |
Toyota Corolla CE |
Saturn ION 3 |
Kia Spectra LS |
| Standard Seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
39.3 |
39.1 |
40 |
39.6 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
37.4 |
37.1 |
37 |
37.6 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
42.2 |
41.3 |
42.2 |
43.1 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
35.4 |
35.4 |
33.3 |
34.4 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
53.9 |
53.1 |
53.7 |
53.8 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
53.4 |
53.5 |
52.8 |
54.2 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
51.9 |
49.5 |
52.1 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
46.2 |
49.6 |
54 |
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Mazda Protege DX |
Toyota Corolla CE |
Saturn ION 3 |
Kia Spectra LS |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
92.6 |
90.3 |
93 |
94.1 |
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Mazda Protege DX |
Toyota Corolla CE |
Saturn ION 3 |
Kia Spectra LS |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
torsion |
torsion |
multi-link |
| Tires |
195/55R15 |
185/65R15 |
205/55R16 |
185/65R14 |
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Mazda Protege DX |
Toyota Corolla CE |
Saturn ION 3 |
Kia Spectra LS |
| Power Door Locks |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
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Mazda Protege DX |
Toyota Corolla CE |
Saturn ION 3 |
Kia Spectra LS |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mazda Protege DX |
Toyota Corolla CE |
Saturn ION 3 |
Kia Spectra LS |
| Radio |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
N/A |
| CD Player |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mazda Protege DX |
Toyota Corolla CE |
Saturn ION 3 |
Kia Spectra LS |
| Cruise Control |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mazda Protege DX |
Toyota Corolla CE |
Saturn ION 3 |
Kia Spectra LS |
| Air Conditioning |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Mazda Protege DX |
Toyota Corolla CE |
Saturn ION 3 |
Kia Spectra LS |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mazda Protege DX |
Toyota Corolla CE |
Saturn ION 3 |
Kia Spectra LS |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mazda Protege DX |
Toyota Corolla CE |
Saturn ION 3 |
Kia Spectra LS |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mazda Protege DX |
Toyota Corolla CE |
Saturn ION 3 |
Kia Spectra LS |
| Power Windows |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
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