# Porsche 911 specs and mpg by year

- **Latest year:** 2026
- **MPG (combined):** 15-21
- **Drive:** AWD, RWD
- **Years covered:** 2015-2026

## Quick answer

The 2026 Porsche 911 is a minicompact car rated at 15-21 mpg combined. Engines: 3.0L V6 turbo; 3.6L V6 turbo; 4.0L V6.

## Every 2026 Porsche 911 version

| Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 911 Carrera | 3.0L V6 turbo | RWD | Automatic | 18/25 | 21 mpg | $3,900 | 424 g/mi |
| 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 3.0L V6 turbo | RWD | Automatic | 18/25 | 21 mpg | $3,900 | 429 g/mi |
| 911 Carrera S | 3.0L V6 turbo | RWD | Automatic | 17/24 | 20 mpg | $4,100 | 445 g/mi |
| 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | 3.0L V6 turbo | RWD | Automatic | 17/24 | 20 mpg | $4,100 | 455 g/mi |
| 911 Carrera T | 3.0L V6 turbo | RWD | Manual | 17/25 | 20 mpg | $4,100 | 448 g/mi |
| 911 Carrera GTS | 3.6L V6 turbo | RWD | Automatic | 17/24 | 20 mpg | $4,100 | 453 g/mi |
| 911 Carrera 4S | 3.0L V6 turbo | AWD | Automatic | 17/24 | 20 mpg | $4,100 | 453 g/mi |
| 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet | 3.0L V6 turbo | AWD | Automatic | 17/24 | 20 mpg | $4,100 | 446 g/mi |
| 911 Targa 4S | 3.0L V6 turbo | AWD | Automatic | 17/24 | 20 mpg | $4,100 | 447 g/mi |
| 911 Carrera T Cabriolet | 3.0L V6 turbo | RWD | Manual | 17/25 | 19 mpg | $4,350 | 469 g/mi |
| 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet | 3.6L V6 turbo | RWD | Automatic | 17/23 | 19 mpg | $4,350 | 467 g/mi |
| 911 Carrera 4 GTS | 3.6L V6 turbo | AWD | Automatic | 17/23 | 19 mpg | $4,350 | 468 g/mi |
| 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet | 3.6L V6 turbo | AWD | Automatic | 17/23 | 19 mpg | $4,350 | 469 g/mi |
| 911 Targa 4 GTS | 3.6L V6 turbo | AWD | Automatic | 17/23 | 19 mpg | $4,350 | 467 g/mi |
| 911 Turbo S | 3.6L V6 turbo | AWD | Automatic | 15/22 | 18 mpg | $4,550 | 503 g/mi |
| 911 Turbo S Cabriolet | 3.6L V6 turbo | AWD | Automatic | 15/22 | 18 mpg | $4,550 | 504 g/mi |
| 911 GT3 | 4.0L V6 | RWD | Automatic | 14/17 | 15 mpg | $5,500 | 593 g/mi |
| 911 GT3 | 4.0L V6 | RWD | Manual | 13/18 | 15 mpg | $5,500 | 594 g/mi |
| 911 GT3 Touring | 4.0L V6 | RWD | Automatic | 14/18 | 15 mpg | $5,500 | 595 g/mi |
| 911 GT3 Touring | 4.0L V6 | RWD | Manual | 13/18 | 15 mpg | $5,500 | 594 g/mi |

Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions.

## Porsche 911 specs by year

| Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 3.6L V6 turbo; 4.0L V6 | Automatic, Manual | AWD, RWD | 15-21 |
| 2025 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 3.7L V6 turbo; 3.6L V6 turbo | Automatic, Manual | AWD, RWD | 16-21 |
| 2024 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 4.0L V6; 3.7L V6 turbo | Manual, Automatic | AWD, RWD | 15-21 |
| 2023 | 4.0L V6; 3.0L V6 turbo; 3.7L V6 turbo | Automatic, Manual | AWD, RWD | 16-21 |
| 2022 | 3.7L V6 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo; 4.0L V6 | Automatic, Manual | AWD, RWD | 16-21 |
| 2021 | 3.7L V6 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic, Manual | AWD, RWD | 17-21 |
| 2020 | 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic, Manual | AWD, RWD | 20 |
| 2019 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 4.0L V6; 3.8L V6 turbo | Automatic, Manual | 4WD, AWD, RWD | 16-25 |
| 2018 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 3.8L V6 turbo; 4.0L V6 | Manual, Automatic | 4WD, AWD, RWD | 16-25 |
| 2017 | 3.8L V6 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic, Manual | 4WD, AWD, RWD | 21-25 |
| 2016 | 3.8L V6; 4.0L V6; 3.4L V6; 3.8L V6 turbo | Automatic, Manual | 4WD, RWD | 16-23 |
| 2015 | 3.8L V6; 3.4L V6; 3.8L V6 turbo | Automatic, Manual | 4WD, RWD | 17-23 |

EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year.

## How has the 911 changed over the years?

- **2026:** added 4.0L V6; dropped 3.7L V6 turbo.
- **2025:** added 3.6L V6 turbo; dropped 4.0L V6.
- **2024:** combined mpg went from 16-21 to 15-21.
- **2022:** added 4.0L V6.
- **2021:** added 3.7L V6 turbo.
- **2020:** dropped 4.0L V6 and 3.8L V6 turbo; 4WD was dropped.
- **2018:** added 4.0L V6.
- **2017:** added 3.0L V6 turbo; dropped 3.8L V6, 4.0L V6 and 3.4L V6; AWD became available.
- **2016:** added 4.0L V6.

## What does it cost to run a 911?

The EPA puts the 2026 Porsche 911's fuel cost at **$3,900-$5,500 a year**, against about $3,154 for other current minicompact car: roughly 49% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $23,500 in fuel.

## 911 vs rivals

| Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Mini Cooper](/vehicles/mini-cooper) | Gas | 30-32 mpg | $2,550-$2,750 |
| [Mini John Cooper Works](/vehicles/mini-john-cooper-works) | Gas | 30 mpg | $2,750 |
| [Subaru BRZ](/vehicles/subaru-brz) | Gas | 22-25 mpg | $3,300-$3,750 |
| [Toyota GR 86](/vehicles/toyota-gr-86) | Gas | 22-24 mpg | $3,400-$3,750 |
| [Mercedes-Benz SL-Class](/vehicles/mercedes-benz-sl-class) | Gas, Hybrid | 16-23 mpg | $3,550-$5,150 |
| [Lexus LC](/vehicles/lexus-lc) | Gas | 18 mpg | $4,550 |

Other current minicompact car from other makes, most efficient first.

## Frequently asked questions

### What mpg does the 2026 Porsche 911 get?

The 2026 Porsche 911 is EPA-rated at 15-21 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load.

### What engine does the 2026 Porsche 911 have?

The 2026 Porsche 911 comes with: 3.0L V6 turbo; 3.6L V6 turbo; 4.0L V6. It uses automatic, manual transmissions and is offered with AWD and RWD.

### Is there a hybrid Porsche 911?

No. In the EPA data from 2015-2026 the Porsche 911 has no hybrid version.

### Which Porsche 911 year gets the best gas mileage?

In the EPA data, the 2019 Porsche 911 has the highest combined rating, up to 25 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change.

### How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Porsche 911 for a year?

About $3,900-$5,500 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style.

### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2026 Porsche 911?

The most efficient 2026 version, the 911 Carrera, is rated 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (21 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one.

### How much CO2 does the 2026 Porsche 911 emit?

EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 424-595 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe.

### Does the 2026 Porsche 911 come with all-wheel drive?

Yes. The 2026 Porsche 911 is offered with AWD and RWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows.

### Is the Porsche 911 cheap to run compared with other minicompact cars?

No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $3,900-$5,500 compares with about $3,154 for other current minicompact car models. Fuel is only part of running costs; insurance, tires and repairs also differ.

## Sources

- [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/)

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Source page: https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/porsche-911
Updated: 2026-11-03
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