2002 · Compact Car · Gas
2002 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 MPG & fuel economy
The 2002 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 is a compact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (22 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Among 46 compact cars rated for 2002, it ranks 29th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.
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Fuel average
The 2002 Mazda Protege/Protege 5's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.
| MPG | km/L | L/100 km | |
|---|---|---|---|
| City | 22 | 9.4 | 10.7 |
| Highway | 28 | 11.9 | 8.4 |
| Combined | 24 | 10.2 | 9.8 |
How it ranks among 2002 Compact Cars
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Protege/Protege 5 MPG across model years
Full history →2 EPA-rated configurations
| Configuration | Type | City | Hwy | Combined | Range | Your cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic Protege/Protege 5 |
Gas | 22 MPG | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
| FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Protege/Protege 5 |
Gas | 22 MPG | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
Specs (most efficient configuration)
- Fuel
- Regular gasoline
- Engine / motor
- 2.0L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 4-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Passenger volume
- 93 cu ft
- Cargo volume
- 20 cu ft
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 370 g/mi
2002 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 vs. rivals
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Frequently asked questions
What is the gas mileage of the 2002 Mazda Protege/Protege 5?
Up to 24 MPG combined (22 city / 28 highway).
What fuel does the 2002 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 use?
Regular gasoline.
What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2002 Mazda Protege/Protege 5?
The 2002 Mazda Protege/Protege 5's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2002 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 per year?
About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.