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2003-2005 Porsche Carrera 2 Coupe Kit MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 19 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 small car configurations, MY2005. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2003-2005 Porsche Carrera 2 Coupe Kit at a glance
The 2003-2005 Porsche Carrera 2 Coupe Kit covers 3 model years in the EPA database (5 configurations in all), rated 19 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2005, costs about $4,230 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Carrera 2 Coupe Kit 3.6L 6-cyl RWD (19 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2004 and 2005.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2003-2005 Porsche Carrera 2 Coupe Kit by model year
What the 2005 Carrera 2 Coupe Kit 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
$580more a year
Class median $3,650 a year, MY2005
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 Porsche Carrera 2 Coupe Kit MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,230.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrera 2 Coupe Kit 3.6L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| Carrera 2 Coupe Kit 3.6L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2004 Porsche Carrera 2 Coupe Kit MPG
19 MPG · $4,230/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,230.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrera 2 Coupe Kit (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Porsche Carrera 2 Coupe Kit MPG
19 MPG · $4,230/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrera 2 Coupe Kit 3.6L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| Carrera 2 Coupe Kit 3.6L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
2 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 2 Coupe Kit 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 MY2005 small car models.
Generations
- 2003-2005
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2003-2005 Porsche Carrera 2 Coupe Kit get?
EPA rates the 2003-2005 Porsche Carrera 2 Coupe Kit at 19 MPG combined across 5 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2005 Carrera 2 Coupe Kit 3.6L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 19 MPG (16 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2003-2005 Porsche Carrera 2 Coupe Kit?
Every model year of the 2003-2005 Porsche Carrera 2 Coupe Kit tops out at 19 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2003-2005 Porsche Carrera 2 Coupe Kit?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2004 and 2005.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2005 Porsche Carrera 2 Coupe Kit per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Carrera 2 Coupe Kit 3.6L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,230 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $4,230 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2005 Porsche Carrera 2 Coupe Kit 100 miles?
About $28.20 per 100 miles for the Carrera 2 Coupe Kit 3.6L 6-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2005 Porsche Carrera 2 Coupe Kit more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Carrera 2 Coupe Kit 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 2005 Porsche Carrera 2 Coupe Kit compare with other small car configurations?
The Carrera 2 Coupe Kit 3.6L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,230 a year to fuel, $580 more than the class median of $3,650, and less than 2 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 370 rated small car configurations for MY2005, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2005 Porsche Carrera 2 Coupe Kit different from the 2004 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,230. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2005 against 1 configuration for 2004. See the 2004 Porsche Carrera 2 Coupe Kit for that year.