Mazda Protege/Protege 5: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Mazda Protege/Protege 5 across 2 model years, from the 2002 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 through the 2003 Mazda Protege/Protege 5. The most recent 2003 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 returns 24 combined MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Mazda Protege/Protege 5 page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Mazda Protege/Protege 5. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2003 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 | 24 MPG | 22 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2002 | 2002 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 | 24 MPG | 22 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,500 |
How the Mazda Protege/Protege 5 compares against the Compact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Mazda Protege/Protege 5 against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Compact Cars class for the 2003 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.