Mazda Protege III (BJ) Hatchback 5 doors All photos (3)
Mazda Protege III (BJ) · Hatchback 5 doors · 1998–2004

Mazda Protege 1.8 MT 135 HP

GasolineAutomatic, 6 gearsRear drive
Power
231 hp · 170 kW
Torque
300 Nm
0–100 km/h
8.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
Fuel consumption
10.8 l/100 km
On a full tank
~810 km
Other versions of this body · 8
1.5 MT 113 HP 1.8 AT 135 HP 1.8 MT 135 HP Protege5 2.0 AT 130 HP 2.0 AT 165 HP Protege5 2.0 MT 130 HP All versions →

Consumption and performance

manufacturer data
Top speed
237 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
8.3 s
Fuel tank
88 l

Engine

M54B30 · 2,979 cm³
Engine type
Gasoline
Engine code
M54B30
Displacement
2,979 cm³
Max power
170 kW / 231 hp
Torque
300 Nm at 3500 rpm
Fuel
A95
Fuel system
Multipoint injection
Turbo
No
Engine position
In front
Cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
4
Valvetrain
DOHC
Bore
84 mm
Stroke
89.6 mm
Compression ratio
10.2

Transmission

Drive
Rear
Gearbox
Automatic
Gears
6

Dimensions and capacity

Body code E66 · class F
Body type
Sedan
Doors
4
Seats
5
Length
5,169 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
1,484 mm
Wheelbase
3,130 mm
Front track
1,578 mm
Rear track
1,582 mm
Ground clearance
120 mm
Kerb weight
1,865 kg
Max weight
2,370 kg
Boot space (min)
500 l
Boot space (max)
500 l

Wheels, brakes and chassis

Tyre size
245/55/R17
Optional tyre sizes
245/40R20, 245/45R18, 245/45R19, 245/50R18, 255/35R20, 255/40R19, 255/45R18, 255/50R17, 275/35R20
Rim size
8j x 17
Wheel fitment (PCD, CB)
DIA72.6 5x120
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Front suspension
Independent, coil spring
Rear suspension
Independent, coil spring