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2007-2008 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 19–20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 small car configurations, MY2008. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2007-2008 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa at a glance
The 2007-2008 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa covers 2 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 19–20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2008, costs about $4,020 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Carrera 4 Targa 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD (20 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2008. The best combined rating in the generation, 20 MPG, was reached in 2008.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2007-2008 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa by model year
What the 2008 Carrera 4 Targa 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$335
$4,020 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.70
Per 100 miles
$26.80
Five years
$20,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$190more a year
Class median $3,830 a year, MY2008
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2008 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa MPG
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 20 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,230 to $4,020, $210 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrera 4 Targa 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
| Carrera 4 Targa 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 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).
2007 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa 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 4 Targa 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| Carrera 4 Targa 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 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 4 Targa 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD: $4,790 in California and $3,480 in Texas, a $1,310 difference.
- California $4,790
- Washington $4,510
- New York $3,970
- Florida $3,670
- Texas $3,480
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2008 small car models.
Generations
- 2007-2008
- 2009
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2007-2008 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa get?
EPA rates the 2007-2008 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa at 19–20 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2008 Carrera 4 Targa 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD, is rated 20 MPG (17 city, 25 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2007-2008 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa?
The Carrera 4 Targa 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD reached the generation's best combined rating, 20 MPG, in 2008. The lowest top rating, 19 MPG, was in 2007.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2007-2008 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2008.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2008 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Carrera 4 Targa 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $4,020 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $4,020–$4,230 a year. That is a $210 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2008 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa 100 miles?
About $26.80 per 100 miles for the Carrera 4 Targa 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $26.80 and $28.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2008 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Carrera 4 Targa 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD is rated 17 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2008 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa compare with other small car configurations?
The Carrera 4 Targa 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $4,020 a year to fuel, $190 more than the class median of $3,830, and less than 3 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 307 rated small car configurations for MY2008, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2008 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa different from the 2007 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 20 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,230 to $4,020, $210 less. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2008 against 2 configurations for 2007. See the 2007 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa for that year.