Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet MPG by year — every rating on record
The Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 16 model years, from 2008 to 2025. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (2017) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (2024). The EPA record holds 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #23 of 25 (8th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2009 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #24 of 27 (12th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2010 | 2 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #22 of 29 (25th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2011 | 2 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #23 of 30 (24th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2012 | 2 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #32 of 39 (18th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2013 | 2 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #25 of 30 (17th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #22 of 29 (25th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #24 of 30 (21th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #25 of 32 (23th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #27 of 37 (28th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #26 of 36 (29th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #24 of 26 (8th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #28 of 33 (16th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #31 of 36 (14th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #32 of 34 (6th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #29 of 31 (7th 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 Turbo Cabriolet placed highest in 2010 at #22 of 29, and lowest in 2012 at #32 of 39. It spent 0 of its 16 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.7L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 546 | 3/10 |
| 2024 | 3.7L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 546 | 3/10 |
| 2023 | 3.7L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 521 | 3/10 |
| 2022 | 3.7L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 521 | 3/10 |
| 2021 | 3.7L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 521 | 3/10 |
| 2019 | 3.8L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 430 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.8L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 430 | 4/10 |
| 2017 | 3.8L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 430 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 3.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 449 | 4/10 |
| 2014 | 3.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 449 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 476 | 4/10 |
| 2013 | 3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 470 | 4/10 |
| 2012 | 3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2012 | 3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.8L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.8L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 3.6L 6-cyl, turbocharged | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.6L 6-cyl, turbocharged | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 3.6L 6-cyl, turbocharged | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.6L 6-cyl, turbocharged | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 3 of 5 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 → 2010 | 18 → 19 mpg | +1 mpg | 605 gal |
| 2013 → 2014 | 19 → 20 mpg | +1 mpg | 575 gal |
| 2016 → 2017 | 20 → 21 mpg | +1 mpg | 548 gal |
| 2019 → 2021 | 21 → 17 mpg | -4 mpg | 676 gal |
| 2023 → 2024 | 17 → 16 mpg | -1 mpg | 719 gal |
What 911 Turbo Cabriolet fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet burns 719 to 719 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 | $2,156 | $2,156 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,516 | $2,516 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2025 model year is $4,850 to $4,850 a year in fuel, or $13,000 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 16 mpg the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $599 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.