1996 Mazda Protege LX Sedan
The 1996 Mazda Protege LX Sedan is a 92-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $13,445 MSRP and is rated at 30 mpg combined.
It makes 92 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 96 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 26 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (30 mpg combined).
The Protege measures 174.8 inches long on a 102.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,385 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $13,445 ($27,850 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5L DOHC 16-valve I4 |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 92 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 96 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 26 MPG |
| Highway | 35 MPG |
| Combined | 30 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 14 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 174.8 in |
| Width | 67.3 in |
| Height | 55.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,385 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.6 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars