Porsche Carrera 4 S Cabriolet MPG by year — every rating on record
The Porsche Carrera 4 S Cabriolet has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2004 to 2009. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (2009) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (2004). The EPA record holds 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #17 of 26 (36th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2005 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #20 of 34 (42th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2006 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #16 of 24 (35th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2007 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #15 of 27 (46th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2008 | 2 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #17 of 25 (33th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2009 | 2 | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | #14 of 27 (50th pct) | 4-Wheel or 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 Carrera 4 S Cabriolet placed highest in 2009 at #14 of 27, and lowest in 2005 at #20 of 34. It spent 1 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.8L 6-cyl | 18 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 3.8L 6-cyl | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 3.8L 6-cyl | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.8L 6-cyl | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2007 | 3.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.8L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2007 | 3.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 3.8L 6-cyl | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.8L 6-cyl | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 3.8L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2005 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 3.6L 6-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2005 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.6L 6-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2004 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 3.6L 6-cyl | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2004 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.6L 6-cyl | 15 | 22 | 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. 2 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 → 2006 | 18 → 19 mpg | +1 mpg | 605 gal |
| 2008 → 2009 | 19 → 21 mpg | +2 mpg | 548 gal |
What Carrera 4 S Cabriolet fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2009 Porsche Carrera 4 S Cabriolet burns 548 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 | $1,643 | $1,725 | $82 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,917 | $2,013 | $96 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,190 | $2,300 | $110 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2009 model year is $3,700 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $7,250 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 21 mpg the Porsche Carrera 4 S Cabriolet is exactly at the median.
- 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.