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2009 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa MPG & Fuel Cost
2 configurations · 21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 small car configurations, MY2009. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa at a glance
The 2009 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa has 2 configurations in the EPA database, rated 21 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Carrera 4 Targa 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD at 21 MPG, which costs about $3,830 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The Carrera 4 Targa 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD costs less to fuel than 4 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2009 (class median $3,490 a year).
What the 2009 Carrera 4 Targa 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$319
$3,830 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.38
Per 100 miles
$25.53
Five years
$19,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$340more a year
Class median $3,490 a year, MY2009
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa MPG
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrera 4 Targa 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 7-spd (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
| Carrera 4 Targa 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,830 |
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: $4,560 in California and $3,320 in Texas, a $1,240 difference.
- California $4,560
- Washington $4,290
- New York $3,780
- Florida $3,490
- Texas $3,320
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2009 small car models.
Generations
- 2007-2008
- 2009
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2009 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2007-2008 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa) is rated 19–20 MPG combined and costs $4,020–$4,230 a year to fuel; the 2009 model is rated 21 MPG and costs $3,830 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2009 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa get?
EPA rates the 2009 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa at 21 MPG combined across 2 configurations. The most efficient, the Carrera 4 Targa 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD, is rated 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 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 $3,830 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,830 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2009 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa 100 miles?
About $25.53 per 100 miles for the Carrera 4 Targa 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2009 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Carrera 4 Targa 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD is rated 18 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2009 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa compare with other small car configurations?
The Carrera 4 Targa 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $3,830 a year to fuel, $340 more than the class median of $3,490, and less than 4 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 336 rated small car configurations for MY2009, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2009 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa different from the 2008 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 21 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,020 to $3,830, $190 less. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2009 against 2 configurations for 2008. See the 2008 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa for that year.