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Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe MPG
EPA fuel economy for 12 Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe trims sold from 2004 to 2009. Best ever: 21 MPG (2009 Carrera 4 S Coupe). Latest model year 2009: 20 to 21 MPG combined across 2 trims.
Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $5.16 a gallon for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2009 Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe to fuel is the Carrera 4 S Coupe, 3.8 L, 6 cyl (21 MPG) at $3,690 a year. The Carrera 4 S Coupe, 3.8 L, 6 cyl (20 MPG) costs $3,870, so the thriftier trim saves $180 a year and $900 over five years.
| 2009 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrera 4 S Coupe | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 7-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 21 | $3,690 | cheapest |
| Carrera 4 S Coupe | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 20 | $3,870 | +$180 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 21 | 18 | 26 | Carrera 4 S Coupe, 3.8 L, 6 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 2 |
| 2008 | 19 | 17 | 23 | Carrera 4 S Coupe, 3.8 L, 6 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 2 |
| 2007 | 19 | 17 | 23 | Carrera 4 S Coupe, 3.8 L, 6 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 2 |
| 2006 | 19 | 16 | 23 | Carrera 4 S Coupe, 3.8 L, 6 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 2 |
| 2005 | 18 | 15 | 22 | Carrera 4 S Coupe, 3.6 L, 6 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 2 |
| 2004 | 18 | 15 | 22 | Carrera 4 S Coupe, 3.6 L, 6 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 2 |
Every Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Carrera 4 S Coupe | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 7-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $3,690 |
| 2009 | Carrera 4 S Coupe | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2008 | Carrera 4 S Coupe | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2008 | Carrera 4 S Coupe | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2007 | Carrera 4 S Coupe | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2007 | Carrera 4 S Coupe | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2006 | Carrera 4 S Coupe | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2006 | Carrera 4 S Coupe | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2005 | Carrera 4 S Coupe | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2005 | Carrera 4 S Coupe | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 15 | 21 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 2004 | Carrera 4 S Coupe | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2004 | Carrera 4 S Coupe | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 15 | 21 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
Compare with other 2009 Minicompact Cars
| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 MINI Cooper | 32 | 28 | 37 |
| 2009 MINI John Cooper Works | 29 | 26 | 34 |
| 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible | 23 | 20 | 28 |
| 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder | 22 | 19 | 26 |
| 2009 Porsche Carrera 2 Cabriolet | 22 | 19 | 27 |
| 2009 Porsche Carrera 2 Coupe | 22 | 19 | 27 |
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe?
The most efficient Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe the EPA has rated is the 2009 Carrera 4 S Coupe at 21 MPG combined (18 city, 26 highway).
What MPG does the 2009 Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe get?
2009 Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe trims range from 20 to 21 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe has the worst fuel economy?
The 2005 Carrera 4 S Coupe is the lowest rated at 17 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe for a year?
At $5.16 a gallon for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2009 Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe to fuel is the Carrera 4 S Coupe, 3.8 L, 6 cyl (21 MPG) at $3,690 a year. The Carrera 4 S Coupe, 3.8 L, 6 cyl (20 MPG) costs $3,870, so the thriftier trim saves $180 a year and $900 over five years.
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