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2008-2009 Porsche 911 MPG & Fuel Cost

2 model years · 18–19 MPG combined

19 MPG
Combined
16 MPG
City
23 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · GT2 3.6L 6-cyl turbo RWD
$4,230

15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 small car configurations, MY2009. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

2008-2009 Porsche 911 at a glance

The 2008-2009 Porsche 911 covers 2 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 18–19 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2009, costs about $4,230 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the GT2 3.6L 6-cyl turbo RWD (19 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2009.

2008-2009 Porsche 911 by model year

2008-2009 Porsche 911: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2009 Gas 18–19 MPG $4,230–$4,460 Ratings changed
2008 Gas 18–19 MPG $4,230–$4,460 First year

What the 2009 GT2 3.6L 6-cyl turbo 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

$740more a year

Class median $3,490 a year, MY2009

Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2009 Porsche 911 MPG

Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,230.

Gas · 3.6L
Combined
18–19 MPG
Per year
$4,230–$4,460

Gas configurations (5)

2009 Porsche 911 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
GT2 (Most efficient) 3.6L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,230
Turbo 3.6L 6-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic 5-spd 3.6L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 15 23 18 $4,460
Turbo 3.6L 6-cyl turbo 4WD Manual 6-spd 3.6L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 16 23 18 $4,460
Turbo Cabriolet 3.6L 6-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic 5-spd 3.6L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 15 23 18 $4,460
Turbo Cabriolet 3.6L 6-cyl turbo 4WD Manual 6-spd 3.6L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 15 24 18 $4,460

5 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2008 Porsche 911 MPG

18–19 MPG · $4,230–$4,460/yr
Gas · 3.6L
Combined
18–19 MPG
Per year
$4,230–$4,460

Gas configurations (7)

2008 Porsche 911 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
GT2 (Most efficient) 3.6L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,230
GT3 3.6L 6-cyl RWD 15 22 18 $4,460
GT3 RS 3.6L 6-cyl RWD 15 22 18 $4,460
Turbo 3.6L 6-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic 5-spd 3.6L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 15 23 18 $4,460
Turbo 3.6L 6-cyl turbo 4WD Manual 6-spd 3.6L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 16 23 18 $4,460
Turbo Cabriolet 3.6L 6-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic 5-spd 3.6L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 15 23 18 $4,460
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2008 Porsche 911 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+1)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Turbo Cabriolet 3.6L 6-cyl turbo 4WD Manual 6-spd3.6L 6-cyl turbo4WD152418$4,460

7 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 GT2 3.6L 6-cyl turbo RWD: $5,040 in California and $3,670 in Texas, a $1,370 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2009 small car models.

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2008-2009 Porsche 911 get?

EPA rates the 2008-2009 Porsche 911 at 18–19 MPG combined across 12 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2009 GT2 3.6L 6-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 19 MPG (16 city, 23 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2008-2009 Porsche 911?

Every model year of the 2008-2009 Porsche 911 tops out at 19 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2008-2009 Porsche 911?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2009.

How does the 2008-2009 Porsche 911 compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2007 Porsche 911) is rated 18 MPG combined and costs $4,460 a year to fuel; the 2008-2009 model is rated 18–19 MPG and costs $4,230–$4,460 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 Porsche 911 per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the GT2 3.6L 6-cyl turbo RWD costs about $4,230 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $4,230–$4,460 a year. That is a $230 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2009 Porsche 911 100 miles?

About $28.20 per 100 miles for the GT2 3.6L 6-cyl turbo RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $28.20 and $29.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2009 Porsche 911 more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The GT2 3.6L 6-cyl turbo RWD is rated 16 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.

How does the 2009 Porsche 911 compare with other small car configurations?

The GT2 3.6L 6-cyl turbo RWD costs about $4,230 a year to fuel, $740 more than the class median of $3,490, and less than 2 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 336 rated small car configurations for MY2009, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2009 Porsche 911 different from the 2008 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,230. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2009 against 7 configurations for 2008. See the 2008 Porsche 911 for that year.