Porsche 911 Carrera T MPG by year — every rating on record
The Porsche 911 Carrera T has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2018 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (2018) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (2018). The EPA record holds 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | #24 of 37 (36th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2019 | 2 | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | #23 of 36 (37th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2023 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #17 of 36 (54th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2024 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #18 of 34 (48th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #14 of 31 (57th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #15 of 31 (53th pct) | Rear-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 T placed highest in 2025 at #14 of 31, and lowest in 2018 at #24 of 37. It spent 3 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 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 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 448 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 448 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 443 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 443 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 442 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 25 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 461 | 3/10 |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 399 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 25 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 461 | 3/10 |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 399 | 4/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 → 2023 | 22 → 20 mpg | -2 mpg | 575 gal |
What 911 Carrera T fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera T burns 575 to 575 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 | $1,725 | $1,725 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,013 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $3,900 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $8,250 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 20 mpg the Porsche 911 Carrera T is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $96 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Minicompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Porsche nameplates
Every Porsche model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.