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Porsche New 911 Carrera MPG
EPA fuel economy for 8 Porsche New 911 Carrera trims sold from 2012. Best ever: 23 MPG (2012 New 911 Carrera). Latest model year 2012: 21 to 23 MPG combined across 8 trims.
Porsche New 911 Carrera 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 2012 Porsche New 911 Carrera to fuel is the New 911 Carrera, 3.4 L, 6 cyl (23 MPG) at $3,370 a year. The New 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 3.8 L, 6 cyl (21 MPG) costs $3,690, so the thriftier trim saves $320 a year and $1,600 over five years.
| 2012 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New 911 Carrera | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 23 | $3,370 | cheapest |
| New 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 23 | $3,370 | cheapest |
| New 911 Carrera | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Manual 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 22 | $3,520 | +$150 |
| New 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Manual 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 22 | $3,520 | +$150 |
| New 911 Carrera S | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Manual 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 22 | $3,520 | +$150 |
| New 911 Carrera S | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 22 | $3,520 | +$150 |
| New 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 22 | $3,520 | +$150 |
| New 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Manual 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 21 | $3,690 | +$320 |
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 New 911 Carrera MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 23 | 20 | 28 | New 911 Carrera, 3.4 L, 6 cyl, Auto (AM-S7) | 8 |
Every Porsche New 911 Carrera trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | New 911 Carrera | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 | 386 | $3,370 |
| 2012 | New 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 | 386 | $3,370 |
| 2012 | New 911 Carrera | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Manual 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 | 404 | $3,520 |
| 2012 | New 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Manual 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 | 404 | $3,520 |
| 2012 | New 911 Carrera S | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Manual 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 | 404 | $3,520 |
| 2012 | New 911 Carrera S | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 | 404 | $3,520 |
| 2012 | New 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 | 404 | $3,520 |
| 2012 | New 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Manual 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $3,690 |
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 2012 Minicompact Cars
| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Scion iQ | 37 | 36 | 37 |
| 2012 Fiat 500 | 32 | 30 | 37 |
| 2012 MINI Cooper | 32 | 29 | 36 |
| 2012 MINI John Cooper Works | 28 | 25 | 32 |
| 2012 Lotus Evora | 23 | 20 | 28 |
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder | 23 | 20 | 27 |
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Porsche New 911 Carrera?
The most efficient Porsche New 911 Carrera the EPA has rated is the 2012 New 911 Carrera at 23 MPG combined (20 city, 28 highway).
What MPG does the 2012 Porsche New 911 Carrera get?
2012 Porsche New 911 Carrera trims range from 21 to 23 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Porsche New 911 Carrera has the worst fuel economy?
The 2012 New 911 Carrera S Cabriolet is the lowest rated at 21 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Porsche New 911 Carrera for a year?
At $5.16 a gallon for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2012 Porsche New 911 Carrera to fuel is the New 911 Carrera, 3.4 L, 6 cyl (23 MPG) at $3,370 a year. The New 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 3.8 L, 6 cyl (21 MPG) costs $3,690, so the thriftier trim saves $320 a year and $1,600 over five years.
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