Q: Which would you recommend for a used car choice? I've seen one Protege, and quite a few Accord's for sale. The Protege apparently only has 110,000 km on it. The Hondas' mileages vary. The Protege is selling for $2700, and the Hondas are selling from $2500-$4000. Which is the better car, for reliablity and a good engine? We want a car that will do us for the next couple of years. It will be mostly a commuter car, with a possible occasional longer highway trip.
A: The Honda Accord holds the title for most reliable car in the world. It is bigger and more powerful than the Mazda Protege. The Mazda Protege is a compact car. It is the best handling compact car of its time and better than most new cars. Also very reliable. This is one of the most reliable cars Mazda makes. And gets 35-39mpg highway depending on the engine you get or trim level. DX or EX or LX.