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2013-2016 Porsche 911 MPG & Fuel Cost

4 model years · 16–23 MPG combined

23 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
City
28 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Carrera Cabriolet 3.4L 6-cyl RWD
$3,460

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

Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 small car configurations, MY2016. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

2013-2016 Porsche 911 at a glance

The 2013-2016 Porsche 911 covers 4 model years in the EPA database (115 configurations in all), rated 16–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2016, costs about $3,460 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Carrera Cabriolet 3.4L 6-cyl RWD (23 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2014, 2015 and 2016.

2013-2016 Porsche 911 by model year

2013-2016 Porsche 911: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2016 Gas 16–23 MPG $3,460–$4,940 Ratings changed
2015 Gas 17–23 MPG $3,460–$4,770 Ratings changed
2014 Gas 17–23 MPG $3,490–$4,770 Ratings changed
2013 Gas 19–23 MPG $3,490–$4,270 First year

What the 2016 Carrera Cabriolet 3.4L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive

Per month

$288

$3,460 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$5.77

Per 100 miles

$23.07

Five years

$17,300

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small car median

$440more a year

Class median $3,020 a year, MY2016

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

2016 Porsche 911 MPG

Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,460.

Gas · 3.4L, 3.8L, 4.0L
Combined
16–23 MPG
Per year
$3,460–$4,940

Gas configurations (37)

2016 Porsche 911 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Carrera Cabriolet 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (AM-S7) (Most efficient) 3.4L 6-cyl RWD 21 28 23 $3,460
Carrera 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (AM-S7) 3.4L 6-cyl RWD 20 28 23 $3,490
Carrera 4 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (AM-S7) 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD 20 27 23 $3,520
Carrera S 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (AM-S7) 3.8L 6-cyl RWD 20 27 22 $3,590
Carrera 4 Cabriolet 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (AM-S7) 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD 20 27 22 $3,600
Carrera 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Manual 7-spd 3.4L 6-cyl RWD 19 27 22 $3,640
Carrera S Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (AM-S7) 3.8L 6-cyl RWD 19 27 22 $3,650
Carrera Cabriolet 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Manual 7-spd 3.4L 6-cyl RWD 19 27 22 $3,660
Carrera 4 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 7-spd 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD 19 27 22 $3,660
Carrera 4S 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (AM-S7) 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD 19 26 22 $3,670
Show 27 more configurations
2016 Porsche 911 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+27)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Carrera S 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Manual 7-spd3.8L 6-cylRWD192722$3,680
Targa 4 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (AM-S7)3.4L 6-cyl4WD192622$3,690
Carrera S Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Manual 7-spd3.8L 6-cylRWD192622$3,730
Carrera 4 Cabriolet 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 7-spd3.4L 6-cyl4WD192621$3,750
Carrera 4S Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (AM-S7)3.8L 6-cyl4WD192621$3,760
Carrera 4S 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 7-spd3.8L 6-cyl4WD192621$3,770
Carrera GTS 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (AM-S7)3.8L 6-cylRWD192621$3,780
Carrera GTS Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (AM-S7)3.8L 6-cylRWD192521$3,800
Carrera 4 GTS 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (AM-S7)3.8L 6-cyl4WD192521$3,800
Targa 4 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 7-spd3.4L 6-cyl4WD182621$3,810
Carrera 4S Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 7-spd3.8L 6-cyl4WD182521$3,830
Carrera GTS 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Manual 7-spd3.8L 6-cylRWD182621$3,830
Targa 4S 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (AM-S7)3.8L 6-cyl4WD182521$3,840
Targa 4 GTS 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (AM-S7)3.8L 6-cyl4WD182521$3,840
Carrera 4 GTS 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 7-spd3.8L 6-cyl4WD182521$3,870
Targa 4S 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 7-spd3.8L 6-cyl4WD182521$3,890
Targa 4 GTS 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 7-spd3.8L 6-cyl4WD182521$3,890
Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (AM-S7)3.8L 6-cyl4WD182521$3,910
Carrera GTS Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Manual 7-spd3.8L 6-cylRWD182520$3,960
Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 7-spd3.8L 6-cyl4WD182520$3,960
Turbo3.8L 6-cyl turbo4WD172420$4,060
Turbo S3.8L 6-cyl turbo4WD172420$4,060
Turbo Cabriolet3.8L 6-cyl turbo4WD172420$4,060
Turbo S Cabriolet3.8L 6-cyl turbo4WD172420$4,060
GT33.8L 6-cylRWD152017$4,770
GT3 RS4.0L 6-cylRWD152017$4,860
R4.0L 6-cylRWD142016$4,940

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

2015 Porsche 911 MPG

17–23 MPG · $3,460–$4,770/yr

Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,490 to $3,460, $30 less.

Gas · 3.4L, 3.8L
Combined
17–23 MPG
Per year
$3,460–$4,770

Gas configurations (31)

2015 Porsche 911 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Carrera Cabriolet 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (AM-S7) (Most efficient) 3.4L 6-cyl RWD 21 28 23 $3,460
Carrera 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (AM-S7) 3.4L 6-cyl RWD 20 28 23 $3,490
Carrera 4 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (AM-S7) 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD 20 27 23 $3,520
Carrera 4 Cabriolet 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (AM-S7) 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD 20 27 22 $3,600
Carrera S 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (AM-S7) 3.8L 6-cyl RWD 19 27 22 $3,620
Carrera Cabriolet 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Manual 7-spd 3.4L 6-cyl RWD 19 27 22 $3,660
Show 21 more configurations
2015 Porsche 911 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+25)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Carrera 4 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 7-spd3.4L 6-cyl4WD192722$3,660
Carrera S Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (AM-S7)3.8L 6-cylRWD192722$3,670
Carrera 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Manual 7-spd3.4L 6-cylRWD192722$3,680
Carrera S 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Manual 7-spd3.8L 6-cylRWD192722$3,680
Targa 4 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (AM-S7)3.4L 6-cyl4WD192622$3,690
Carrera 4S 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (AM-S7)3.8L 6-cyl4WD192622$3,700
Carrera S Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Manual 7-spd3.8L 6-cylRWD192622$3,730
Carrera 4 Cabriolet 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 7-spd3.4L 6-cyl4WD192621$3,750
Carrera 4S Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (AM-S7)3.8L 6-cyl4WD192621$3,780
Carrera GTS 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (AM-S7)3.8L 6-cylRWD192621$3,780
Carrera 4S 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 7-spd3.8L 6-cyl4WD182621$3,790
Carrera GTS Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (AM-S7)3.8L 6-cylRWD192521$3,800
Carrera 4 GTS 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (AM-S7)3.8L 6-cyl4WD192521$3,800
Targa 4 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 7-spd3.4L 6-cyl4WD182621$3,810
Carrera GTS 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Manual 7-spd3.8L 6-cylRWD182621$3,830
Carrera 4S Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 7-spd3.8L 6-cyl4WD182621$3,840
Targa 4S 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (AM-S7)3.8L 6-cyl4WD182521$3,840
Carrera 4 GTS 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 7-spd3.8L 6-cyl4WD182521$3,870
Targa 4S 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 7-spd3.8L 6-cyl4WD182521$3,890
Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (AM-S7)3.8L 6-cyl4WD182521$3,910
Carrera GTS Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Manual 7-spd3.8L 6-cylRWD182520$3,960
Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 7-spd3.8L 6-cyl4WD182520$3,960
Turbo3.8L 6-cyl turbo4WD172420$4,060
Turbo S3.8L 6-cyl turbo4WD172420$4,060
GT33.8L 6-cylRWD152017$4,770

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

2014 Porsche 911 MPG

17–23 MPG · $3,490–$4,770/yr

Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,490.

Gas · 3.4L, 3.8L
Combined
17–23 MPG
Per year
$3,490–$4,770

Gas configurations (25)

2014 Porsche 911 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Carrera 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (AM-S7) (Most efficient) 3.4L 6-cyl RWD 20 28 23 $3,490
Carrera Cabriolet 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (AM-S7) 3.4L 6-cyl RWD 20 28 23 $3,490
Carrera 4 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (AM-S7) 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD 20 27 23 $3,540
Carrera 4 Cabriolet 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (AM-S7) 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD 20 27 22 $3,610
Carrera S 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (AM-S7) 3.8L 6-cyl RWD 19 27 22 $3,620
Carrera Cabriolet 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Manual 7-spd 3.4L 6-cyl RWD 19 27 22 $3,670
Show 15 more configurations
2014 Porsche 911 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+19)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Carrera 4 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 7-spd3.4L 6-cyl4WD192722$3,670
Carrera 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Manual 7-spd3.4L 6-cylRWD192722$3,680
Carrera S Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (AM-S7)3.8L 6-cylRWD192722$3,690
Targa 4 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (AM-S7)3.4L 6-cyl4WD192622$3,690
Carrera S 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Manual 7-spd3.8L 6-cylRWD192722$3,700
Carrera 4S 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (AM-S7)3.8L 6-cyl4WD192622$3,700
Carrera S Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Manual 7-spd3.8L 6-cylRWD192621$3,750
Carrera 4 Cabriolet 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 7-spd3.4L 6-cyl4WD192621$3,760
Carrera 4S Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (AM-S7)3.8L 6-cyl4WD192621$3,780
Carrera 4S 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 7-spd3.8L 6-cyl4WD182621$3,790
Targa 4 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 7-spd3.4L 6-cyl4WD182621$3,810
Carrera 4S Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 7-spd3.8L 6-cyl4WD182621$3,840
Targa 4S 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (AM-S7)3.8L 6-cyl4WD182521$3,840
Targa 4S 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 7-spd3.8L 6-cyl4WD182521$3,890
Turbo3.8L 6-cyl turbo4WD172420$4,060
Turbo Cabriolet3.8L 6-cyl turbo4WD172420$4,060
Turbo S3.8L 6-cyl turbo4WD172420$4,060
Turbo S Cabriolet3.8L 6-cyl turbo4WD172420$4,060
GT33.8L 6-cylRWD152017$4,770

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

2013 Porsche 911 MPG

19–23 MPG · $3,490–$4,270/yr
Gas · 3.4L, 3.8L
Combined
19–23 MPG
Per year
$3,490–$4,270

Gas configurations (22)

2013 Porsche 911 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Carrera 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (AM-S7) (Most efficient) 3.4L 6-cyl RWD 20 28 23 $3,490
Carrera Cabriolet 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (AM-S7) 3.4L 6-cyl RWD 20 28 23 $3,490
Carrera 4 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (AM-S7) 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD 20 27 23 $3,540
Carrera 4 Cabriolet 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (AM-S7) 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD 20 27 22 $3,610
Carrera S 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (AM-S7) 3.8L 6-cyl RWD 19 27 22 $3,620
Carrera Cabriolet 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Manual 7-spd 3.4L 6-cyl RWD 19 27 22 $3,670
Show 12 more configurations
2013 Porsche 911 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+16)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Carrera 4 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 7-spd3.4L 6-cyl4WD192722$3,670
Carrera 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Manual 7-spd3.4L 6-cylRWD192722$3,680
Carrera S Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (AM-S7)3.8L 6-cylRWD192722$3,690
Carrera S 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Manual 7-spd3.8L 6-cylRWD192722$3,700
Carrera 4S 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (AM-S7)3.8L 6-cyl4WD192622$3,700
Carrera S Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Manual 7-spd3.8L 6-cylRWD192621$3,750
Carrera 4 Cabriolet 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 7-spd3.4L 6-cyl4WD192621$3,760
Carrera 4S Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (AM-S7)3.8L 6-cyl4WD192621$3,780
Carrera 4S 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 7-spd3.8L 6-cyl4WD182621$3,790
Carrera 4S Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 7-spd3.8L 6-cyl4WD182621$3,840
Turbo 3.8L 6-cyl turbo RWD Automatic 7-spd3.8L 6-cyl turboRWD172419$4,150
Turbo S3.8L 6-cyl turboRWD172419$4,150
Turbo 3.8L 6-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd3.8L 6-cyl turboRWD162419$4,210
Turbo Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl turbo RWD Automatic 7-spd3.8L 6-cyl turboRWD162419$4,270
Turbo S Cabriolet3.8L 6-cyl turboRWD162419$4,270
Turbo Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd3.8L 6-cyl turboRWD162419$4,270

22 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 Cabriolet 3.4L 6-cyl RWD: $4,120 in California and $3,000 in Texas, a $1,120 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 MY2016 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 2013-2016 Porsche 911 get?

EPA rates the 2013-2016 Porsche 911 at 16–23 MPG combined across 115 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 Carrera Cabriolet 3.4L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 23 MPG (21 city, 28 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2013-2016 Porsche 911?

Every model year of the 2013-2016 Porsche 911 tops out at 23 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2013-2016 Porsche 911?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2014, 2015 and 2016.

How does the 2013-2016 Porsche 911 compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2012 Porsche 911) is rated 19–22 MPG combined and costs $3,710–$4,270 a year to fuel; the 2013-2016 model is rated 16–23 MPG and costs $3,460–$4,940 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Porsche 911 per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Carrera Cabriolet 3.4L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,460 a year. Across all 37 configurations the cost runs $3,460–$4,940 a year. That is a $1,480 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2016 Porsche 911 100 miles?

About $23.07 per 100 miles for the Carrera Cabriolet 3.4L 6-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $23.07 and $32.93 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2016 Porsche 911 more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Carrera Cabriolet 3.4L 6-cyl RWD is rated 21 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.

How does the 2016 Porsche 911 compare with other small car configurations?

The Carrera Cabriolet 3.4L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,460 a year to fuel, $440 more than the class median of $3,020, and less than 3 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 378 rated small car configurations for MY2016, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2016 Porsche 911 different from the 2015 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,460. EPA lists 37 configurations for 2016 against 31 configurations for 2015. See the 2015 Porsche 911 for that year.