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1992 Mazda Protege MPG & fuel economy

The 1992 Mazda Protege is a compact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 27 MPG combined (24 city / 33 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 23 to 27 MPG. Among 46 compact cars rated for 1992, it ranks 9th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,722 a year to fuel.

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Combined 27 MPG 24 MPG city · 33 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,722 15,000 mi/yr · $11.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1992 #9 of 46 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1992 Mazda Protege's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 14.0 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2410.29.8
Highway3314.07.1
Combined2711.58.7

How it ranks among 1992 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort30 MPG $1,550
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Mercury Tracer29 MPG $1,603
  4. 4Isuzu Stylus29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Mazda 32328 MPG $1,661
  6. 9Mazda Protege27 MPG $1,722
  7. 46Wallace Environmental Wetl 41210 MPG $5,925
1992 ProtegeOther compact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Protege MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Protege
Gas 24 MPG 33 MPG 27 MPG — $1,722
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Protege
Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Protege
Gas 22 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Protege
Gas 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
92 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
329 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1992 Mazda Protege?

Up to 27 MPG combined (24 city / 33 highway); ratings range from 23 to 27 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1992 Mazda Protege use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1992 Mazda Protege?

The 1992 Mazda Protege's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 14.0 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1992 Mazda Protege per year?

About $1,722 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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