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2002 Porsche 911 MPG & Fuel Cost
13 configurations · 16–19 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 small car configurations, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2002 Porsche 911 at a glance
The 2002 Porsche 911 has 13 configurations in the EPA database, rated 16–19 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Carrera 3.6L 6-cyl RWD at 19 MPG, which costs about $4,230 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $4,230 to $5,020, a $790 difference. The Carrera 3.6L 6-cyl RWD costs less to fuel than 1 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2002 (class median $3,270 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2002 Carrera 3.6L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$353
$4,230 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.05
Per 100 miles
$28.20
Five years
$21,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$960more a year
Class median $3,270 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Porsche 911 MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (13)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrera 3.6L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| Carrera 3.6L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (S5) | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| Carrera Cabriolet 3.6L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| Carrera Cabriolet 3.6L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (S5) | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| Targa 3.6L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| Targa 3.6L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (S5) | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| Carrera 4 Cabriolet 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
| Carrera 4S 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
| Carrera 4 Cabriolet 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S5) | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,730 |
| Carrera 4S 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S5) | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,730 |
Show 3 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT2 | 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,020 |
| Turbo 3.6L 6-cyl turbo 4WD Manual 6-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,020 |
| Turbo 3.6L 6-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S5) | 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 13 | 21 | 16 | $5,020 |
13 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Carrera 3.6L 6-cyl RWD: $5,040 in California and $3,670 in Texas, a $1,370 difference.
- California $5,040
- Washington $4,740
- New York $4,180
- Florida $3,860
- Texas $3,670
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2002 small car models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2002 Porsche 911 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2001 Porsche 911) is rated 16–18 MPG combined and costs $4,460–$5,020 a year to fuel; the 2002 model is rated 16–19 MPG and costs $4,230–$5,020 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2002 Porsche 911 get?
EPA rates the 2002 Porsche 911 at 16–19 MPG combined across 13 configurations. The most efficient, the Carrera 3.6L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Porsche 911 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Carrera 3.6L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,230 a year. Across all 13 configurations the cost runs $4,230–$5,020 a year. That is a $790 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Porsche 911 100 miles?
About $28.20 per 100 miles for the Carrera 3.6L 6-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $28.20 and $33.47 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 Porsche 911 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Carrera 3.6L 6-cyl RWD is rated 16 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2002 Porsche 911 compare with other small car configurations?
The Carrera 3.6L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,230 a year to fuel, $960 more than the class median of $3,270, and less than 1 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 331 rated small car configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Porsche 911 different from the 2001 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 19 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,460 to $4,230, $230 less. EPA lists 13 configurations for 2002 against 6 configurations for 2001. See the 2001 Porsche 911 for that year.