Porsche 968 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Porsche 968 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 1992 to 1995. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (1992) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (1992). The EPA record holds 16 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters / Minicompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #14 of 30 (55th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters, Minicompact Cars |
| 1993 | 4 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #14 of 29 (54th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters, Minicompact Cars |
| 1994 | 4 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #13 of 19 (33th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters, Minicompact Cars |
| 1995 | 4 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #11 of 19 (44th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters, 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 968 placed highest in 1995 at #11 of 19, and lowest in 1992 at #14 of 30. It spent 2 of its 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 3.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1994 | 3.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1994 | 3.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1994 | 3.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1994 | 3.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1993 | 3.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1993 | 3.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1993 | 3.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1993 | 3.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1992 | 3.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S4) Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 23 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1992 | 3.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S4) Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 23 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1992 | 3.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1992 | 3.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
What 968 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1995 Porsche 968 burns 639 to 639 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 | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,236 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,556 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1995 model year is $4,300 to $4,300 a year in fuel, or $10,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Two Seaters
Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 18 mpg the Porsche 968 is exactly at the median.
- All Two Seaters 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.