1995 Mazda ProtegeFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
26
MPG
Highway
35
MPG
Combined
30
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 5 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
36.7MPG average+22.3% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 30 MPG · Owner reported avg: 36.7 MPG
Range: 35–40 MPG
Driving mix: City 42% / Highway 58%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 36.7 real world MPG based on 5 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 30 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
26
Hwy
35
Comb
30
Fuel cost: $2,250/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
24
Hwy
33
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
32
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
29
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
29
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
20
Hwy
26
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 32 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,250
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$750
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 296 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 9.9 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.8L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 4-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 1.5L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Port Fuel Injection
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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