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Mazda Protege/Protege 5 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
2 model years · 2002–2003
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Mazda Protege/Protege 5 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Mazda Protege/Protege 5 for 2 model years, 2002 to 2003. Across those years its combined rating runs 23–24 MPG. The latest model year, 2003, has 4 configurations rated 23–24 MPG combined and costing $2,720–$3,490 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2002 is the 2003 Protege/Protege 5 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, at 24 MPG.
Mazda Protege/Protege 5 MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-2003 (BJ) Generation page | ||
| 2003 | 23–24 | $2,720–$3,490 |
| 2002 | 24 | $2,720 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Mazda Protege/Protege 5 generations
1 generations between 2002 and 2003. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2003 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Mazda Protege/Protege 5's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Mazda Protege/Protege 5 run 23–24 MPG across model years 2002 to 2003. The latest year, 2003, is rated 23–24 MPG.
Which Mazda Protege/Protege 5 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2003 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 Protege/Protege 5 2.0L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2002, at 24 MPG.
How much does a Mazda Protege/Protege 5 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2003, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,720–$3,490 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,720.
Has the Mazda Protege/Protege 5's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 24 MPG in both 2002 and 2003.