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Mazda 323 Protege MPG by year

The EPA has rated 2 model years of the Mazda 323 Protege, from 1990 to 1991. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1991, at 28 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 1991 model is 22% more efficient than the median compact car that year (28 vs. 23 MPG).

Most efficient year199128 MPG combined
Latest (1991)28 MPG$1,661/yr to fuel
First rated (1990)28 MPG$1,661/yr at today's prices
Model years rated216 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • 323 Protege, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every 323 Protege model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1991 Gas 28 MPG
lowest 21
25 / 33 23 — 8 $1,661
1990 Gas 28 MPG
lowest 21
25 / 33 23 — 8 $1,661

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Frequently asked questions

Which Mazda 323 Protege year has the best fuel economy?

The 1990 Mazda 323 Protege, rated up to 28 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,661 a year.

What is the fuel economy of the latest Mazda 323 Protege?

The 1991 Mazda 323 Protege is rated up to 28 MPG combined.

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