2001 Mazda Protege/Protege MPS Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2001 Mazda Protege/Protege MPS (24–28 MPG combined) across 4 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 1.6 L; 4-cyl, 2.0 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 24–28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,400–$2,800
- Configurations
- 4
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 1.6 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 23–25 | 30–31 | 26–28 | $2,400–$2,600 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protege/Protege MPS | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 1.6 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Protege/Protege MPS | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Protege/Protege MPS | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.6 | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 31 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Protege/Protege MPS | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2001 Mazda Protege/Protege MPS?
According to EPA data, the 2001 Mazda Protege/Protege MPS is rated at 24–28 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2001 Mazda Protege/Protege MPS have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 2001 Mazda Protege/Protege MPS use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2001 Mazda Protege/Protege MPS?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,400 to $2,800.