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2003 Econosport Sedans Comparison Test
Specifications and Performance
By Ed Hellwig
 Date Posted 08-18-2003

Dimensions
Engine & Transmission Specifications
Performance
Warranty Information

Dimensions

Exterior Dimensions & Capacities
  Dodge SRT-4 Ford SVT Focus Mazdaspeed Protegé Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
Length, in. 175.7 168.1 174.6 177.5
Width, in. 67.4 66.9 67.1 67.3
Height, in. 56.5 56.3 55.5 55.5
Wheelbase, in. 105.0 103.0 102.8 99.8
Curb Weight, lbs. 2,939 2,750 2,843 2,710
Turning Circle, ft. 38.9 39.1 34.1 38.4

Interior Dimension
  Dodge SRT-4 Ford SVT Focus Mazdaspeed Protegé Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
Front headroom, in. 38.4 39.3 39.3 39.9
Front legroom, in. 42.2 43.1 42.2 41.6
Front shoulder room, in. 53.4 53.7 53.9 52.6
Rear headroom, in. 36.7 38.7 37.4 37.0
Rear legroom, in. 34.8 37.6 35.4 33.7
Rear shoulder room, in. 52.8 53.5 53.4 52.6

Engine & Transmission Specifications

Engine and Transmission
  Dodge SRT-4 Ford SVT Focus Mazdaspeed Protegé Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
Engine type inline 4 inline 4 inline 4 inline 4
Displacement, liters 2.4 2.0 2.0 2.5
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm 215 @ 5,400 170 @ 7,000 170 @ 6,000 175 @ 6,000
Max. Torque, lb-ft @ rpm 245 @ 3,200 145 @ 5,500 160 @ 3,500 180 @ 4,000
Transmission 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 5-speed manual 6-speed manual
EPA Fuel Economy City/Hwy, mpg 22/30 21/25 24/30 22/28

Performance
Performance
  Dodge SRT-4 Ford SVT Focus Mazdaspeed Protegé Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
0-to-60-mph acceleration, sec. 6.3 9.1 7.9 8.0
Quarter-mile acceleration, sec. 14.9 17.0 16.3 16.2
Quarter-mile speed, mph 94.3 83.0 75.6 84.7
60-to-0-mph braking, feet 115.7 115.0 117.3 155.2
lap time, min. 01:24.8 01:26.2 01:26.6 01:26.3

Warranty Information
Warranty Information
  Dodge SRT-4 Ford SVT Focus Mazdaspeed Protegé Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
Basic Warranty 3 years / 36,000 miles 3 years / 36,000 miles 4 years / 50,000 miles 3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain 7 years / 70,000 miles 5 years / 36,000 miles 4 years / 50,000 miles 5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance 3 years / 36,000 miles 3 years / 36,000 miles 4 years / 50,000 miles 3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion Protection 5 years / 100,000 miles 5 years / Unlimited miles 5 years / Unlimited miles 5 years / Unlimited miles


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