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Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

6 model years · 2004–2009

21 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
City
26 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2009 Carrera 4 S Coupe 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD
$3,830

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

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Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe 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 Coupe 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD, at 21 MPG.

Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe MPG by year

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Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
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 17–18 $4,460–$4,730
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 Coupe generations

3 generations between 2004 and 2009. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2009 powertrain options

Gas · 3.8L
Combined
20–21 MPG
Per year
$3,830–$4,020
See gas configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe run 17–21 MPG across model years 2004 to 2009. The latest year, 2009, is rated 20–21 MPG.

Which Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2009 Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe Carrera 4 S Coupe 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD has the highest combined rating since 2004, at 21 MPG.

How much does a Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe 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 Coupe'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.

Which Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe model years have the same ratings?

EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2005. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.

How many generations of the Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe are there?

EPA data covers 3 generations of the Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe: 2009, 2006-2008, 2004-2005. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.