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Porsche Carrera 4 Cabriolet MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
7 model years · 2003–2009
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Porsche Carrera 4 Cabriolet fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Porsche Carrera 4 Cabriolet for 7 model years, 2003 to 2009. Across those years its combined rating runs 17–21 MPG. The latest model year, 2009, has 2 configurations rated 21 MPG combined and costing $3,830 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2003 is the 2009 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD, at 21 MPG.
Porsche Carrera 4 Cabriolet MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Generation page | ||
| 2009 | 21 | $3,830 |
| 2003-2008 Generation page | ||
| 2008 | 19–20 | $4,020–$4,230 |
| 2007 | 19 | $4,230 |
| 2006 | 19 | $4,230 |
| 2005 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 2004 | 17–18 | $4,460–$4,730 |
| 2003 | 17–18 | $4,460–$4,730 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Porsche Carrera 4 Cabriolet generations
2 generations between 2003 and 2009. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Porsche Carrera 4 Cabriolet's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Porsche Carrera 4 Cabriolet run 17–21 MPG across model years 2003 to 2009. The latest year, 2009, is rated 21 MPG.
Which Porsche Carrera 4 Cabriolet model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2009 Porsche Carrera 4 Cabriolet Carrera 4 Cabriolet 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD has the highest combined rating since 2003, at 21 MPG.
How much does a Porsche Carrera 4 Cabriolet cost to fuel per year?
For MY2009, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,830 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,830.
Has the Porsche Carrera 4 Cabriolet's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 18 MPG in 2003 to 21 MPG in 2009, 3 MPG more.
Which Porsche Carrera 4 Cabriolet model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2004. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.