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Porsche Targa MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
3 model years · 2003–2005
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Porsche Targa fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Porsche Targa for 3 model years, 2003 to 2005. Across those years its combined rating runs 19 MPG. The latest model year, 2005, has 4 configurations rated 19 MPG combined and costing $4,230 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2003 is the 2005 Targa 3.6L 6-cyl RWD, at 19 MPG.
Porsche Targa MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003-2005 Generation page | ||
| 2005 | 19 | $4,230 |
| 2004 | 19 | $4,230 |
| 2003 | 19 | $4,230 |
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 Targa generations
1 generations between 2003 and 2005. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2005 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Porsche Targa's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Porsche Targa run 19 MPG across model years 2003 to 2005. The latest year, 2005, is rated 19 MPG.
Which Porsche Targa model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2005 Porsche Targa Targa 3.6L 6-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2003, at 19 MPG.
How much does a Porsche Targa cost to fuel per year?
For MY2005, EPA-rated configurations cost $4,230 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $4,230.
Has the Porsche Targa's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 19 MPG in both 2003 and 2005.