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1996 Mazda Protege

3 trims · Sedan

Starting MSRP

$0

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NHTSA safety

Not rated

Frontal (driver)★★★☆☆

Source: NHTSA · 1 recall on record

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Mazda Protege? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on DX

Total price (DX MSRP)

$0

Typical monthly

$0/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 1996 Mazda Protege trims

  • 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
    —

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
DXgas
ESgas
LXgas
Fuel type
DXregular unleaded
ESregular unleaded
LXregular unleaded
Cylinders
DXI4
ESI4
LXI4
Displacement
DX1.5 L
ES1.8 L
LX1.5 L
Horsepower
DX92 hp
ES122 hp
LX92 hp
Torque
DX96 lb-ft
ES117 lb-ft
LX96 lb-ft
Transmission
DX5-speed manual
ES5-speed manual
LX5-speed manual
Drivetrain
DXfront wheel drive
ESfront wheel drive
LXfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type
DXSedan
ESSedan
LXSedan
Doors
DX4
ES4
LX4
Length
DX174.8 in
ES174.8 in
LX174.8 in
Width
DX67.3 in
ES67.3 in
LX67.3 in
Height
DX55.9 in
ES55.9 in
LX55.9 in
Wheelbase
DX102.6 in
ES102.6 in
LX102.6 in
Ground clearance
DX5.9 in
ES5.9 in
LX5.9 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity
DX13.1 cu ft
ES13.1 cu ft
LX13.1 cu ft
Curb weight
DX2,385 lbs
ES2,573 lbs
LX2,445 lbs
Fuel tank
DX14.5 gal
ES14.5 gal
LX14.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG
DX30
ES25
LX30
City MPG
DX27
ES23
LX27
Highway MPG
DX35
ES30
LX35

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1996 Mazda Protege FAQ

How much does the 1996 Mazda Protege cost?
The 1996 Mazda Protege has a starting MSRP of $0. Trim pricing includes DX from $0; ES from $0; LX from $0.
What is the fuel economy of the 1996 Mazda Protege?
The 1996 Mazda Protege achieves up to 30 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 1996 Mazda Protege have?
The 1996 Mazda Protege offers up to 13.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
How many trims does the 1996 Mazda Protege come in?
The 1996 Mazda Protege is available in 3 trims across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.