1995 Mazda Protege fuel economy
The EPA lists 6 versions of the 1995 Mazda Protege. Combined fuel economy ranges from 22 to 30 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 26 city / 35 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 22 to 30 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 26 and 35 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,250 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protege Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 35 | 30 MPG | $2,250 |
| Protege Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 33 | 27 MPG | $2,500 |
| Protege Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 32 | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| Protege Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| Protege Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG | $2,800 |
| Protege Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG | $3,050 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,250 per year in fuel, versus $3,050 for the least efficient.