- Newest year: 2012
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2012 Porsche New 911 Carrera MPG & Fuel Cost
8 configurations · 21–23 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, MY2012. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2012 Porsche New 911 Carrera at a glance
The 2012 Porsche New 911 Carrera has 8 configurations in the EPA database, rated 21–23 MPG combined. The most efficient is the New 911 Carrera 3.4L 6-cyl RWD at 23 MPG, which costs about $3,490 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $3,490 to $3,750, a $260 difference. The New 911 Carrera 3.4L 6-cyl RWD costs less to fuel than 4 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2012 (class median $3,240 a year).
What the 2012 New 911 Carrera 3.4L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$291
$3,490 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.82
Per 100 miles
$23.27
Five years
$17,450
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$250more a year
Class median $3,240 a year, MY2012
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Porsche New 911 Carrera MPG
Gas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New 911 Carrera 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (AM-S7) (Most efficient) | 3.4L 6-cyl | RWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,490 |
| Cabriolet 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (AM-S7) | 3.4L 6-cyl | RWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,490 |
| S 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (AM-S7) | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,620 |
| Cabriolet 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Manual 7-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,670 |
| New 911 Carrera 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Manual 7-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,680 |
| S Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (AM-S7) | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,690 |
| S 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Manual 7-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,700 |
| S Cabriolet 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Manual 7-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,750 |
8 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 New 911 Carrera 3.4L 6-cyl RWD: $4,160 in California and $3,030 in Texas, a $1,130 difference.
- California $4,160
- Washington $3,920
- New York $3,450
- Florida $3,190
- Texas $3,030
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2012 small car models.
Generations
- 2012
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2012 Porsche New 911 Carrera get?
EPA rates the 2012 Porsche New 911 Carrera at 21–23 MPG combined across 8 configurations. The most efficient, the New 911 Carrera 3.4L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 Porsche New 911 Carrera per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the New 911 Carrera 3.4L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,490 a year. Across all 8 configurations the cost runs $3,490–$3,750 a year. That is a $260 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2012 Porsche New 911 Carrera 100 miles?
About $23.27 per 100 miles for the New 911 Carrera 3.4L 6-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $23.27 and $25.00 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2012 Porsche New 911 Carrera more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The New 911 Carrera 3.4L 6-cyl RWD is rated 20 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2012 Porsche New 911 Carrera compare with other small car configurations?
The New 911 Carrera 3.4L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,490 a year to fuel, $250 more than the class median of $3,240, and less than 4 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 375 rated small car configurations for MY2012, not weighted by sales.