Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé 0–60 Times
The Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Road & Track and more.
The fastest tested Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé is the 2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.90 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.40 seconds at 91.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé is the 2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé Sedan, which took 7.40 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.90 seconds at 88.2 mph, according to Road & Track.
Out of all the Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.13 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.63 seconds at 89.73 mph.
Fastest 0–60
6.90sec
2003 Sedan
Average 0–60
7.13sec
Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.63sec
@ 89.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.40sec
2003 Sedan
Across 3 verified runs, the Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé ranges from 6.90 to 7.40 seconds 0–60, with a 7.13-second average.
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Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé Performance Overview
Mazdaspeed Protegé performance is concentrated into a single model year, with 3 verified tests spanning 2003 to 2003. That brief run defines the car’s entire measured history: a turbocharged, gasoline-powered compact sedan built around Mazda’s FS-DE 2.0-liter four-cylinder, rated at 170 hp. In independent testing, the range was narrow, with 0-60 runs from 6.9 seconds to 7.4 seconds, reflecting a consistent setup rather than multiple performance phases.
Because there was only one production year, its timeline is essentially the rollout and full record combined. The quickest published result came from the 2003 Sedan at 6.9 seconds to 60 mph, which also set the model’s benchmark when new. Other 2003 Sedan tests returned 7.1 and 7.4 seconds to 60 mph, while quarter-mile times clustered tightly as well, including 15.4 seconds at 91 mph for the fastest pass and an average of 15.63 seconds at 89.7 mph across all tests.
Today, the Mazdaspeed Protegé stands in the data as a one-year, one-powertrain performance entry: turbocharged only, gasoline only, and represented entirely by the 2003 Sedan. Its current best remains the same as its original benchmark, with the production run’s fastest 0-60 fixed at 6.9 seconds.
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Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé 0–60 times by model year
3 tests · 1 year
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2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé
3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.13
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.63
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#01
2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé Sedan
6.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.40s
¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 91.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 27 H / 21 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 3
#02
2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé Sedan
7.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.60s
¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 90.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 27 H / 18 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 3
#03
2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé Sedan
7.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.90s
¼ mi @ 88.2 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.2 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 27 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 3
How we verify Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé performance FAQs
9 questions
The 2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé runs 0-60 in 6.9 to 7.4 seconds across three verified stock tests, with a 7.13-second average. The quickest run on record is 6.9 seconds for the 2003 Sedan, while the slowest recorded run is 7.4 seconds.
The fastest Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé on record is the 2003 Sedan at 6.9 seconds from 0-60 mph. That same car also posted the quickest quarter-mile result for the model, running 15.4 seconds at 91 mph. All recorded Mazdaspeed Protegé tests are stock 2003 sedans.
The fastest stock Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé is the 2003 Sedan, which reached 60 mph in 6.9 seconds. Because all three recorded tests are stock production cars, the fastest stock result is also the fastest overall result. Quarter-mile performance for the best run is 15.4 seconds at 91 mph.
A 2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé Sedan has recorded 0-60 times of 6.9, 7.1, and 7.4 seconds, averaging 7.13 seconds. Every recorded example uses a 170-hp turbocharged FS-DE engine with 160 lb-ft, front-wheel drive, and a curb weight of 2,848 pounds.
The Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé was tested only for the 2003 model year, so its full generation record is simple: three stock tests, a 7.13-second average 0-60 time, and a best run of 6.9 seconds. Power is consistently listed at 170 hp from a turbocharged gasoline engine.
Yes. Every recorded Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé test is a 2003 Sedan. There are three total runs, all from stock production cars with the same 170-hp turbocharged FS-DE engine, 160 lb-ft of torque, front-wheel drive, and a 2,848-pound curb weight. That means variation comes from testing, not trim differences.
The 2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé uses a turbocharged FS-DE gasoline engine rated at 170 hp and 160 lb-ft. In recorded testing, that setup delivers 0-60 times between 6.9 and 7.4 seconds, with a 7.13-second average. All tested cars are front-wheel-drive sedans weighing 2,848 pounds.
The Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé covers the quarter mile in 15.4 to 15.9 seconds across recorded tests. Average quarter-mile performance is 15.63 seconds at 89.7 mph, and the quickest pass on record is 15.4 seconds at 91 mph from the 2003 Sedan.
Across all recorded tests, the Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé averages 7.13 seconds from 0-60 mph. Since there are three total tests and all of them are stock 2003 Sedans, that average represents the full model record. The spread runs from a best of 6.9 seconds to a slowest time of 7.4 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé can do, not a single marketing claim.
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