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.

2001 Mazda Protege

4 trims · 5 configurations · Sedan

Starting MSRP

$12,765 – $18,020

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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 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2001 Mazda Protege trims

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
—

Compare 2001 Mazda Protege trim specifications
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: DXgas
LXgas
ESgas
MP3gas
Fuel type: DXregular unleaded
LXregular unleaded
ESregular unleaded
MP3regular unleaded
Cylinders: DXI4
LXI4
ESI4
MP3I4
Displacement: DX1.6 L
LX1.6 L
ES2 L
MP32 L
Horsepower: DX103 hp
LX103 hp
ES130 hp
MP3140 hp
Torque: DX106 lb-ft
LX106 lb-ft
ES135 lb-ft
MP3142 lb-ft
Transmission: DX5-speed manual
LX5-speed manual
ES5-speed manual
MP35-speed manual
Drivetrain: DXfront wheel drive
LXfront wheel drive
ESfront wheel drive
MP3front wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: DXSedan
LXSedan
ESSedan
MP3Sedan
Doors: DX4
LX4
ES4
MP34
Seating: DX5
LX5
ES5
MP35
Length: DX175.3 in
LX175.3 in
ES175.3 in
MP3174.6 in
Width: DX67.1 in
LX67.1 in
ES67.1 in
MP367.1 in
Height: DX55.5 in
LX55.5 in
ES55.5 in
MP355.3 in
Wheelbase: DX102.8 in
LX102.8 in
ES102.8 in
MP3102.8 in
Ground clearance: DX5.5 in
LX5.5 in
ES5.5 in
MP35.5 in

Capacity & weight

Curb weight: DX2,493 lbs
LX2,493 lbs
ES2,634 lbs
MP32,725 lbs
Fuel tank: DX13.2 gal
LX13.2 gal
ES14.5 gal
MP314.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: DX28
LX28
ES24
MP324
City MPG: DX25
LX25
ES22
MP322
Highway MPG: DX31
LX31
ES28
MP328

Full specifications by trim
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