2003 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2003 Mazda Protege/Protege 5.

The 2003 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 has 4 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Automatic (S4) 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2003 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2003 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2003 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2003 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 Automatic (S4) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2003 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2003 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 is 24 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L242228
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L232127
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L242228
Automatic (S4) 4-cyl, 2.0 L242228

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2003 Mazda Protege/Protege 5?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2003 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 is $2,750.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2003 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,250 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,600spend $1,500 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$3,200spend $4,500 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,600spend $1,500 more
Automatic (S4) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,600spend $1,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2003 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2003 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 will consume in one year is 12 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L13
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L12
Automatic (S4) 4-cyl, 2.0 L12

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2003 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 Emit?

The 2003 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2003 Mazda Protege/Protege 5.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2003 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,500
Fuel Cost$3,200
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (S4) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 Automatic (S4) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (S4)
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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