1997 Mazda Protege fuel economy
The EPA lists 4 versions of the 1997 Mazda Protege. Combined fuel economy ranges from 23 to 29 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 26 city / 33 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 23 to 29 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 26 and 33 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,300 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 | 33 | 29 MPG | $2,300 |
| Protege Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| 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 | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG | $2,900 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,300 per year in fuel, versus $2,900 for the least efficient.