Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS MPG by year — every rating on record
The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 10 model years, from 2015 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (2017) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (2022). The EPA record holds 18 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minicompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #18 of 30 (41th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2016 | 2 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #16 of 30 (48th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2017 | 2 | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | #20 of 32 (39th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2018 | 2 | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | #21 of 37 (44th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2019 | 2 | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | #20 of 36 (46th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2022 | 2 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #21 of 33 (38th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2023 | 2 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #21 of 36 (43th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2024 | 2 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #22 of 34 (36th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #17 of 31 (47th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #19 of 31 (40th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS placed highest in 2016 at #16 of 30, and lowest in 2024 at #22 of 34. It spent 0 of its 10 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 18 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 468 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 461 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 464 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 465 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 464 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 465 | 4/10 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 464 | 4/10 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 465 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 414 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 400 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 414 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 400 | 4/10 |
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 414 | 4/10 |
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 400 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 3.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 428 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 3.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 19 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 420 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 428 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI | 19 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 420 | 5/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 → 2017 | 21 → 22 mpg | +1 mpg | 523 gal |
| 2019 → 2022 | 22 → 19 mpg | -3 mpg | 605 gal |
What 911 Carrera 4 GTS fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS burns 605 to 605 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,816 | $1,816 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,118 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,421 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $4,100 to $4,100 a year in fuel, or $9,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Minicompact Cars
Across the 153 nameplates EPA classifies as Minicompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 19 mpg the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $202 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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