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Porsche Carrera 4 S Cabriolet MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
6 model years · 2004–2009
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Porsche Carrera 4 S Cabriolet fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Porsche Carrera 4 S Cabriolet for 6 model years, 2004 to 2009. Across those years its combined rating runs 17–21 MPG. The latest model year, 2009, has 2 configurations rated 20–21 MPG combined and costing $3,830–$4,020 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2004 is the 2009 Carrera 4 S Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD, at 21 MPG.
Porsche Carrera 4 S Cabriolet MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Generation page | ||
| 2009 | 20–21 | $3,830–$4,020 |
| 2006-2008 Generation page | ||
| 2008 | 19 | $4,230 |
| 2007 | 18–19 | $4,230–$4,460 |
| 2006 | 18–19 | $4,230–$4,460 |
| 2004-2005 Generation page | ||
| 2005 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 2004 | 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 S Cabriolet generations
3 generations between 2004 and 2009. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2009 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Porsche Carrera 4 S Cabriolet's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Porsche Carrera 4 S Cabriolet run 17–21 MPG across model years 2004 to 2009. The latest year, 2009, is rated 20–21 MPG.
Which Porsche Carrera 4 S Cabriolet model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2009 Porsche Carrera 4 S Cabriolet Carrera 4 S Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD has the highest combined rating since 2004, at 21 MPG.
How much does a Porsche Carrera 4 S Cabriolet cost to fuel per year?
For MY2009, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,830–$4,020 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 S Cabriolet's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 18 MPG in 2004 to 21 MPG in 2009, 3 MPG more.