Porsche 911 Carrera
21 MPG The 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera is EPA-rated at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 714 gallons, $2286 a year in fuel, or $0.152 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1988–2026 run it averages 20.8 MPG, improving by 2.5 MPG over 22 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.119 | $1190 | $1786 | $2381 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.143 | $1429 | $2143 | $2857 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.152 | $1524 | $2286 | $3048 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.190 | $1905 | $2857 | $3810 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.214 | $2143 | $3214 | $4286 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.238 | $2381 | $3571 | $4762 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 MPG | 18 | 25 | $3650 | 424 | 1 |
| 2025 | 21 MPG | 18 | 25 | $3650 | 424 | 1 |
| 2024 | 20 MPG | 18 | 24 | $3850 | 443 | 1 |
| 2023 | 20 MPG | 18 | 24 | $3850 | 443 | 1 |
| 2022 | 20 MPG | 18 | 24 | $3850 | 443 | 1 |
| 2021 | 20 MPG | 18 | 24 | $3850 | 443 | 1 |
| 2020 | 20 MPG | 18 | 24 | $3850 | 440 | 1 |
| 2019 | 24 MPG | 21 | 29.5 | $3225 | 369 | 2 |
| 2018 | 24 MPG | 21 | 29.5 | $3225 | 369 | 2 |
| 2017 | 24 MPG | 21 | 29.5 | $3225 | 369 | 2 |
| 2016 | 22.5 MPG | 19.5 | 27.5 | $3425 | 394 | 2 |
| 2015 | 22.5 MPG | 19.5 | 27.5 | $3425 | 398 | 2 |
| 2014 | 22.5 MPG | 19.5 | 27.5 | $3425 | 398 | 2 |
| 2013 | 22.5 MPG | 19.5 | 27.5 | $3425 | 398 | 2 |
| 2012 | 21.5 MPG | 18.5 | 26 | $3575 | 414 | 2 |
| 2011 | 21.5 MPG | 18.5 | 26 | $3575 | 414 | 2 |
| 2010 | 21.5 MPG | 18.5 | 26 | $3575 | 414 | 2 |
| 2002 | 19 MPG | 16 | 24 | $4050 | 468 | 2 |
| 2000 | 17.5 MPG | 15 | 22.5 | $4425 | 508 | 4 |
| 1999 | 17.5 MPG | 15 | 22.5 | $4425 | 508 | 4 |
| 1989 | 17 MPG | 13.7 | 21.3 | $4617 | 532 | 3 |
| 1988 | 18.5 MPG | 15 | 23.5 | $4175 | 481 | 2 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 68 minicompact cars models tracked here, the Porsche 911 Carrera ranks 24 on current figures, against a class average of 22.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Nissan 240SX (21.5), Porsche Carrera 2 Cabriolet (21.5), Porsche Carrera 2 Coupe (21.5), Porsche Carrera 2 S Cabriolet (21.5), Porsche Carrera 2 S Coupe (21.5).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 424 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.4 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Porsche 911 Carrera get?
The 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera is rated at 21 MPG combined by the EPA — 18 city and 25 highway. Across all 22 model years in the database it averages 20.8 MPG, ranging from 14 to 25 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Porsche 911 Carrera cost in fuel per year?
At 21 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 714 gallons — roughly $2286 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.152 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $3650.
Has the Porsche 911 Carrera become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 18.5 MPG in 1988 to 21 in 2026 — an improvement of 2.5 MPG, or 14% across 22 model years.
Is the Porsche 911 Carrera efficient for its class?
It ranks 24 of 68 in the Minicompact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 22.5 MPG. That is 1.5 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.