Base specs for the 2002 Mazda Protege DX:
| Engines & Power | |
| Standard Engine | 2.0L 130 hp I4 |
| Horsepower | 130 @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 135 @ 4000 RPM |
| Transmissions | |
| 4-Speed Auto.Overdr. | Opt. |
| 5-Speed Manual Overdr. | Std. |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City (mpg) | 25 |
| Highway (mpg) | 30 - 31 |