Mazda Protege MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Mazda Protege model year from 1990 to 2003 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Protege has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1996 (up to 30 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Mazda Protege fuel economy by year

2003 Mazda Protege: engines & MPG

The 2003 Protege was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 24 MPG.

2002 Mazda Protege: engines & MPG

The 2002 Protege was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 24 MPG.

2001 Mazda Protege: engines & MPG

The 2001 Protege was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 28 MPG.

2000 Mazda Protege: engines & MPG

The 2000 Protege was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 27 MPG.

1999 Mazda Protege: engines & MPG

The 1999 Protege was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 27 MPG.

1998 Mazda Protege: engines & MPG

The 1998 Protege was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.5L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 29 MPG.

1997 Mazda Protege: engines & MPG

The 1997 Protege was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.5L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 29 MPG.

1996 Mazda Protege: engines & MPG

The 1996 Protege was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.5L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 30 MPG.

1995 Mazda Protege: engines & MPG

The 1995 Protege was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.5L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 30 MPG.

1994 Mazda Protege: engines & MPG

The 1994 Protege was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 27 MPG.

1993 Mazda Protege: engines & MPG

The 1993 Protege was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 27 MPG.

1992 Mazda Protege: engines & MPG

The 1992 Protege was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 27 MPG.

1991 Mazda Protege: engines & MPG

The 1991 Protege was EPA-rated in 8 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 28 MPG.

1990 Mazda Protege: engines & MPG

The 1990 Protege was EPA-rated in 8 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 28 MPG.

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Mazda Protege get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Protege range from 24 to 30 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1996 model year.

What engines does the 2003 Mazda Protege have?

The 2003 Protege was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl engines — see the 2003 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Mazda Protege require premium gas?

Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.

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