Mazda Protege Wagon 1.5 i (110 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). With 137 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. 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
Model:Protege
Generation:Wagon
Modification (Engine):1.5 i (110 Hp)
Start of production:1994
End of production:1998
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Station wagon (estate)
Seats:5
Doors:5
Engine:
Power:110 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre:73.9 Hp/l
Torque:137 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:ZL-DE
Engine displacement:1489
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:4
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:DOHC
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:75.3 mm mm
Piston Stroke:83.6 mm mm
Compression ratio:9:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio:9.2 kg/Hp, 108.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:7.4 kg/Nm, 135.6 Nm/tonne
Space:
Kerb Weight:1010
Fuel tank capacity:50 l
Size:
Length:4175 mm mm
Width:1665 mm mm
Height:1480 mm mm
Wheelbase:2400 mm mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter):9 m
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDrum

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