2001 Mazda Protege
4 trims · 5 configurations · Sedan
Starting MSRP
$12,765 – $18,020
Key specifications
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Pricing
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MSRP by trim
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Purchase information
Based on DX
Total price (DX MSRP)
$12,765
Typical monthly
$253/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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DX
- MSRP
- $12,765
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/31
- Horsepower
- 103 hp
- Torque
- 106 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.6L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- —
- Max towing
- —
LX
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $13,485 – $13,885
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/31
- Horsepower
- 103 hp
- Torque
- 106 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.6L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- —
- Max towing
- —
ES
- MSRP
- $15,535
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 22/28
- Horsepower
- 130 hp
- Torque
- 135 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- —
- Max towing
- —
MP3
- MSRP
- $18,020
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 22/28
- Horsepower
- 140 hp
- Torque
- 142 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- —
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | DX | LX2 configurations | ES | MP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $12,765 | $13,485 – $13,885 | $15,535 | $18,020 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 25/31 | 25/31 | 22/28 | 22/28 |
| Horsepower | 103 hp | 103 hp | 130 hp | 140 hp |
| Torque | 106 lb-ft | 106 lb-ft | 135 lb-ft | 142 lb-ft |
| Engine | 1.6L I4 gas | 1.6L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | — | — | — | — |
| Max towing | — | — | — | — |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- DXgasLXgasESgasMP3gas
- Fuel type
- DXregular unleadedLXregular unleadedESregular unleadedMP3regular unleaded
- Cylinders
- DXI4LXI4ESI4MP3I4
- Displacement
- DX1.6 LLX1.6 LES2 LMP32 L
- Horsepower
- DX103 hpLX103 hpES130 hpMP3140 hp
- Torque
- DX106 lb-ftLX106 lb-ftES135 lb-ftMP3142 lb-ft
- Transmission
- DX5-speed manualLX5-speed manualES5-speed manualMP35-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- DXfront wheel driveLXfront wheel driveESfront wheel driveMP3front wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- DXSedanLXSedanESSedanMP3Sedan
- Doors
- DX4LX4ES4MP34
- Seating
- DX5LX5ES5MP35
- Length
- DX175.3 inLX175.3 inES175.3 inMP3174.6 in
- Width
- DX67.1 inLX67.1 inES67.1 inMP367.1 in
- Height
- DX55.5 inLX55.5 inES55.5 inMP355.3 in
- Wheelbase
- DX102.8 inLX102.8 inES102.8 inMP3102.8 in
- Ground clearance
- DX5.5 inLX5.5 inES5.5 inMP35.5 in
Capacity & weight
- Curb weight
- DX2,493 lbsLX2,493 lbsES2,634 lbsMP32,725 lbs
- Fuel tank
- DX13.2 galLX13.2 galES14.5 galMP314.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- DX28LX28ES24MP324
- City MPG
- DX25LX25ES22MP322
- Highway MPG
- DX31LX31ES28MP328
| Spec | DX | LX | ES | MP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 2 L | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 103 hp | 103 hp | 130 hp | 140 hp |
| Torque | 106 lb-ft | 106 lb-ft | 135 lb-ft | 142 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 175.3 in | 175.3 in | 175.3 in | 174.6 in |
| Width | 67.1 in | 67.1 in | 67.1 in | 67.1 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 55.5 in | 55.5 in | 55.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 102.8 in | 102.8 in | 102.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||||
| Curb weight | 2,493 lbs | 2,493 lbs | 2,634 lbs | 2,725 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||
| Combined MPG | 28 | 28 | 24 | 24 |
| City MPG | 25 | 25 | 22 | 22 |
| Highway MPG | 31 | 31 | 28 | 28 |
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2001 Mazda Protege FAQ
- How much does the 2001 Mazda Protege cost?
- The 2001 Mazda Protege has a starting MSRP of $12,765, ranging up to $18,020 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes DX from $12,765; LX from $13,485; ES from $15,535; MP3 from $18,020.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2001 Mazda Protege?
- The 2001 Mazda Protege achieves up to 28 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How many trims does the 2001 Mazda Protege come in?
- The 2001 Mazda Protege is available in 4 trims (5 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.