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2003 Porsche Carrera 4 S MPG & Fuel Cost
2 configurations · 17–18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 small car configurations, MY2003. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2003 Porsche Carrera 4 S at a glance
The 2003 Porsche Carrera 4 S has 2 configurations in the EPA database, rated 17–18 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Carrera 4 S 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD at 18 MPG, which costs about $4,460 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $4,460 to $4,730, a $270 difference. The Carrera 4 S 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD costs less to fuel than 1 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2003 (class median $3,490 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2003 Carrera 4 S 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$372
$4,460 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.43
Per 100 miles
$29.73
Five years
$22,300
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$970more a year
Class median $3,490 a year, MY2003
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Porsche Carrera 4 S MPG
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 4 S 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
| Carrera 4 S 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,730 |
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 4 S 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD: $5,320 in California and $3,870 in Texas, a $1,450 difference.
- California $5,320
- Washington $5,010
- New York $4,410
- Florida $4,080
- Texas $3,870
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2003 small car models.
Generations
- 2003
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2003 Porsche Carrera 4 S get?
EPA rates the 2003 Porsche Carrera 4 S at 17–18 MPG combined across 2 configurations. The most efficient, the Carrera 4 S 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD, is rated 18 MPG combined (15 city / 22 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2003 Porsche Carrera 4 S per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Carrera 4 S 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $4,460 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $4,460–$4,730 a year. That is a $270 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2003 Porsche Carrera 4 S 100 miles?
About $29.73 per 100 miles for the Carrera 4 S 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $29.73 and $31.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2003 Porsche Carrera 4 S more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Carrera 4 S 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD is rated 15 city and 22 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2003 Porsche Carrera 4 S compare with other small car configurations?
The Carrera 4 S 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $4,460 a year to fuel, $970 more than the class median of $3,490, and less than 1 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 349 rated small car configurations for MY2003, not weighted by sales.