Porsche Macan S MPG by year — every rating on record
The Porsche Macan S has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 12 model years, from 2015 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2019) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (2015). The EPA record holds 12 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #66 of 71 (7th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #68 of 72 (6th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #73 of 78 (6th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #86 of 94 (9th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #89 of 93 (4th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #104 of 111 (6th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #114 of 124 (8th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #145 of 151 (4th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #160 of 166 (4th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #168 of 176 (5th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #190 of 194 (2th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #185 of 188 (2th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Porsche Macan S placed highest in 2015 at #66 of 71, and lowest in 2025 at #190 of 194. It spent 0 of its 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.9L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 465 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 2.9L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 466 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 2.9L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 466 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 2.9L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 466 | 4/10 |
| 2022 | 2.9L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 466 | 4/10 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 441 | 4/10 |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 438 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 438 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 459 | 3/10 |
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 459 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 455 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 459 | 4/10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 → 2019 | 19 → 20 mpg | +1 mpg | 575 gal |
| 2021 → 2022 | 20 → 19 mpg | -1 mpg | 605 gal |
What Macan S fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Porsche Macan S burns 605 to 605 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 | $1,816 | $1,816 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,118 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,421 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $4,100 to $4,100 a year in fuel, or $9,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 311 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 19 mpg the Porsche Macan S is 8 mpg below the median, which is worth about $628 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 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.