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2011 Porsche 911 MPG & Fuel Cost
35 configurations · 15–22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 small car configurations, MY2011. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2011 Porsche 911 at a glance
The 2011 Porsche 911 has 35 configurations in the EPA database, rated 15–22 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Carrera 3.6L 6-cyl RWD at 22 MPG, which costs about $3,710 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $3,710 to $5,200, a $1,490 difference. The Carrera 3.6L 6-cyl RWD costs less to fuel than 4 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2011 (class median $3,280 a year).
What the 2011 Carrera 3.6L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$309
$3,710 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.18
Per 100 miles
$24.73
Five years
$18,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$430more a year
Class median $3,280 a year, MY2011
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 Porsche 911 MPG
Gas configurations (35)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrera 3.6L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,710 |
| Carrera S 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,740 |
| GTS 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,740 |
| Carrera Cabriolet 3.6L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,750 |
| Carrera S Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,760 |
| Speedster | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,760 |
| GTS Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,760 |
| Carrera 4S Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl AWD Automatic 7-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | AWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,770 |
| Carrera 4S Targa 3.8L 6-cyl AWD Automatic 7-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | AWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,770 |
| Carrera 4 3.6L 6-cyl AWD Automatic 7-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,800 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrera Cabriolet 3.6L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,820 |
| Carrera 4 Cabriolet 3.6L 6-cyl AWD Automatic 7-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
| Carrera 4S 3.8L 6-cyl AWD Automatic 7-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
| Carrera 4 Targa 3.6L 6-cyl AWD Automatic 7-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
| Carrera S Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,840 |
| GTS Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,840 |
| Carrera 3.6L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,850 |
| Carrera 4 Cabriolet 3.6L 6-cyl AWD Manual 6-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,860 |
| Carrera 4 Targa 3.6L 6-cyl AWD Manual 6-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,860 |
| Carrera 4 3.6L 6-cyl AWD Manual 6-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Carrera 4S 3.8L 6-cyl AWD Manual 6-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,910 |
| Carrera S 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,920 |
| GTS 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,920 |
| Carrera 4S Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl AWD Manual 6-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,000 |
| Carrera 4S Targa 3.8L 6-cyl AWD Manual 6-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,000 |
| Turbo Coupe 3.8L 6-cyl turbo AWD Automatic 7-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,150 |
| Turbo S Coupe | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,150 |
| Turbo Coupe 3.8L 6-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,200 |
| Turbo Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl turbo AWD Automatic 7-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,270 |
| Turbo S Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,270 |
| Turbo Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,270 |
| GT2 RS | 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,300 |
| GT3 | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 14 | 21 | 16 | $4,910 |
| GT3 RS 3.8L 6-cyl | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,060 |
| GT3 RS 4.0L 6-cyl | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,200 |
35 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: $4,430 in California and $3,220 in Texas, a $1,210 difference.
- California $4,430
- Washington $4,170
- New York $3,670
- Florida $3,390
- Texas $3,220
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2011 small car models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2011 Porsche 911 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2010 Porsche 911) is rated 16–22 MPG combined and costs $3,650–$5,020 a year to fuel; the 2011 model is rated 15–22 MPG and costs $3,710–$5,200 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Porsche 911 get?
EPA rates the 2011 Porsche 911 at 15–22 MPG combined across 35 configurations. The most efficient, the Carrera 3.6L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 22 MPG combined (19 city / 27 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 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 $3,710 a year. Across all 35 configurations the cost runs $3,710–$5,200 a year. That is a $1,490 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2011 Porsche 911 100 miles?
About $24.73 per 100 miles for the Carrera 3.6L 6-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $24.73 and $34.67 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2011 Porsche 911 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Carrera 3.6L 6-cyl RWD is rated 19 city and 27 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2011 Porsche 911 compare with other small car configurations?
The Carrera 3.6L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,710 a year to fuel, $430 more than the class median of $3,280, and less than 4 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 313 rated small car configurations for MY2011, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2011 Porsche 911 different from the 2010 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,650 to $3,710, $60 more. EPA lists 35 configurations for 2011 against 28 configurations for 2010. See the 2010 Porsche 911 for that year.