2009 Porsche Carrera 4 fuel economy
The EPA lists 12 versions of the 2009 Porsche Carrera 4. Combined fuel economy ranges from 20 to 21 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 18 city / 25 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 20 to 21 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 18 and 25 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $3,900 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrera 4 Cabriolet Manual 6-spd | 6-cyl 3.6L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG | $3,900 |
| Carrera 4 Cabriolet Automatic 7-spd | 6-cyl 3.6L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3,900 |
| Carrera 4 Coupe Automatic 7-spd | 6-cyl 3.6L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3,900 |
| Carrera 4 Coupe Manual 6-spd | 6-cyl 3.6L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG | $3,900 |
| Carrera 4 S Cabriolet Automatic 7-spd | 6-cyl 3.8L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG | $3,900 |
| Carrera 4 S Coupe Automatic 7-spd | 6-cyl 3.8L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3,900 |
| Carrera 4 S Targa Automatic 7-spd | 6-cyl 3.8L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG | $3,900 |
| Carrera 4 Targa Automatic 7-spd | 6-cyl 3.6L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3,900 |
| Carrera 4 Targa Manual 6-spd | 6-cyl 3.6L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG | $3,900 |
| Carrera 4 S Cabriolet Manual 6-spd | 6-cyl 3.8L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG | $4,100 |
| Carrera 4 S Coupe Manual 6-spd | 6-cyl 3.8L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG | $4,100 |
| Carrera 4 S Targa Manual 6-spd | 6-cyl 3.8L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG | $4,100 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,900 per year in fuel, versus $4,100 for the least efficient.