Porsche 911 Targa 4 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Porsche 911 Targa 4 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 10 model years, from 2014 to 2024. Across those years its best rated version returned 24 mpg (2017) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (2021). The EPA record holds 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | #18 of 29 (39th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2015 | 2 | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | #17 of 30 (45th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2016 | 2 | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | #15 of 30 (52th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2017 | 2 | 24 mpg | 22 mpg | #17 of 32 (48th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2018 | 2 | 24 mpg | 22 mpg | #17 of 37 (56th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2019 | 2 | 24 mpg | 22 mpg | #17 of 36 (54th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #15 of 26 (44th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #17 of 33 (50th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #18 of 36 (51th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #19 of 34 (45th 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 Targa 4 placed highest in 2016 at #15 of 30, and lowest in 2024 at #19 of 34. It spent 5 of its 10 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 442 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 442 | 4/10 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 442 | 4/10 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-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 4-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 395 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 367 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 395 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 367 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 395 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 367 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 3.4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 422 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 3.4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 409 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 422 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 409 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 422 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 409 | 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 | 22 → 24 mpg | +2 mpg | 479 gal |
| 2019 → 2021 | 24 → 20 mpg | -4 mpg | 575 gal |
What 911 Targa 4 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2024 Porsche 911 Targa 4 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 2024 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 Targa 4 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.