1996 Mazda ProtegeFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
27
MPG
Highway
35
MPG
Combined
30
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 3 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
39.2MPG average+30.6% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 30 MPG · Owner reported avg: 39.2 MPG
Range: 31–47 MPG
Driving mix: City 37% / Highway 63%
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 39.2 real world MPG based on 3 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 30 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
27
Hwy
35
Comb
30
Fuel cost: $2,250/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
32
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
30
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
20
Hwy
27
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 32 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,950 |
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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