1996 Mazda Protege
3 trims · Sedan
Starting MSRP
$0
Key specifications
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Purchase information
Based on DX
Total price (DX MSRP)
$0
Typical monthly
$0/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
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DX
- MSRP
- $0
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 27/35
- Horsepower
- 92 hp
- Torque
- 96 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.5L I4 gas
- Seating
- —
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 13.1
- Max towing
- —
ES
- MSRP
- $0
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 23/30
- Horsepower
- 122 hp
- Torque
- 117 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- —
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 13.1
- Max towing
- —
LX
- MSRP
- $0
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 27/35
- Horsepower
- 92 hp
- Torque
- 96 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.5L I4 gas
- Seating
- —
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 13.1
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | DX | ES | LX |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 27/35 | 23/30 | 27/35 |
| Horsepower | 92 hp | 122 hp | 92 hp |
| Torque | 96 lb-ft | 117 lb-ft | 96 lb-ft |
| Engine | 1.5L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.5L I4 gas |
| Seating | — | — | — |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Max towing | — | — | — |
Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- DXgasESgasLXgas
- Fuel type
- DXregular unleadedESregular unleadedLXregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- DXI4ESI4LXI4
- Displacement
- DX1.5 LES1.8 LLX1.5 L
- Horsepower
- DX92 hpES122 hpLX92 hp
- Torque
- DX96 lb-ftES117 lb-ftLX96 lb-ft
- Transmission
- DX5-speed manualES5-speed manualLX5-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- DXfront wheel driveESfront wheel driveLXfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- DXSedanESSedanLXSedan
- Doors
- DX4ES4LX4
- Length
- DX174.8 inES174.8 inLX174.8 in
- Width
- DX67.3 inES67.3 inLX67.3 in
- Height
- DX55.9 inES55.9 inLX55.9 in
- Wheelbase
- DX102.6 inES102.6 inLX102.6 in
- Ground clearance
- DX5.9 inES5.9 inLX5.9 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- DX13.1 cu ftES13.1 cu ftLX13.1 cu ft
- Curb weight
- DX2,385 lbsES2,573 lbsLX2,445 lbs
- Fuel tank
- DX14.5 galES14.5 galLX14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- DX30ES25LX30
- City MPG
- DX27ES23LX27
- Highway MPG
- DX35ES30LX35
| Spec | DX | ES | LX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.8 L | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 92 hp | 122 hp | 92 hp |
| Torque | 96 lb-ft | 117 lb-ft | 96 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |||
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 174.8 in | 174.8 in | 174.8 in |
| Width | 67.3 in | 67.3 in | 67.3 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 55.9 in | 55.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.6 in | 102.6 in | 102.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.9 in | 5.9 in |
| Capacity & weight | |||
| Cargo capacity | 13.1 cu ft | 13.1 cu ft | 13.1 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 2,385 lbs | 2,573 lbs | 2,445 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||
| Combined MPG | 30 | 25 | 30 |
| City MPG | 27 | 23 | 27 |
| Highway MPG | 35 | 30 | 35 |