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Mazda Protege/Protege MPS MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
1 model years · 2001–2001
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Mazda Protege/Protege MPS fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Mazda Protege/Protege MPS for 1 model years, 2001 to 2001. Across those years its combined rating runs 24–28 MPG. The latest model year, 2001, has 4 configurations rated 24–28 MPG combined and costing $2,330–$2,720 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2001 is the 2001 Protege/Protege MPS 1.6L 4-cyl FWD, at 28 MPG.
Mazda Protege/Protege MPS MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Generation page | ||
| 2001 | 24–28 | $2,330–$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 MPS generations
1 generations between 2001 and 2001. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2001 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Mazda Protege/Protege MPS's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Mazda Protege/Protege MPS run 24–28 MPG across model years 2001 to 2001. The latest year, 2001, is rated 24–28 MPG.
Which Mazda Protege/Protege MPS model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2001 Mazda Protege/Protege MPS Protege/Protege MPS 1.6L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2001, at 28 MPG.
How much does a Mazda Protege/Protege MPS cost to fuel per year?
For MY2001, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,330–$2,720 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,330.