The 2003 Mazda Protege window sticker reads 24 mpg combined (22 city, 28 highway) for the 2L 4-cyl.
The Mazda Protege window sticker — build, options & years
The Mazda Protege ran from 1990–2003.
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Mazda Protege VIN decoder.
What the Mazda Protege sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2003 Protege:
The label also prints an estimated $2,600 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 355 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Compact Cars, 2003) the best Protege version ranks #18 of 40 on combined MPG (the class best is 38 mpg).
How the Protege's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 1990 to 2003:
Combined went from 28 mpg in 1990 to 24 in 2003; the best year on file is 1995 at 30 mpg.
The Protege sticker against its rivals
On combined MPG the Protege has the best figure of the 3: 24 mpg for its most efficient 2003 version.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda Protege | 2003 | — | |
| Infiniti G20 | 2002 | — | |
| Kia Sephia | 2001 | — |
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Protege window sticker — every model year
Any Protege from 1990–2003: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Mazda models: Mazda window stickers.
Other Mazda window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-5 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 38 mpg | |
| Mazda CX-50 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 38 mpg | |
| Mazda MX-5 | Two Seaters | 30 mpg | |
| Mazda RX-7 | Two Seaters | 18 mpg | |
| Mazda CX-30 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 29 mpg | |
| Mazda CX-90 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 26 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Mazda Protege
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Protege, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Mazda Protege all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Mazda Protege window sticker show?
The 2003 label shows up to 24 mpg combined, #18 of 40 in its EPA class (Compact Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $2,600 a year.
Does the Protege sticker show better MPG than the Infiniti G20?
They tie: the most efficient 2003 Protege reads 24 mpg combined, the 2002 Infiniti G20 24.
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