Porsche 911 Carrera 4

19892024 · 26 configurations

Lowest
16
Average
22
Best
24

The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 has been tested by the EPA across 26 different configurations spanning model years 1989 through 2024. Over this period, the 911 Carrera 4 has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 16 MPG to 24 MPG, with an overall average of 22 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2024
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8)Premium
$3,450182420MPG
2023
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8)Premium
$3,450182420MPG
2022
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8)Premium
$3,450182420MPG
2021
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8)Premium
$3,450182420MPG
2020
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8)Premium
$3,450182420MPG
2019
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Manual 7-spdPremium
$3,000202823MPG
2019
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$2,900222824MPG
2018
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Manual 7-spdPremium
$3,000202823MPG
2018
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$2,900222824MPG
2017
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Manual 7-spdPremium
$3,000202823MPG
2017
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$2,900222824MPG
2016
3.4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Manual 7-spdPremium
$3,150192722MPG
2016
3.4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$3,000202723MPG
2015
3.4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Manual 7-spdPremium
$3,150192722MPG
2015
3.4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$3,000202723MPG
2014
3.4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Manual 7-spdPremium
$3,150192722MPG
2014
3.4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$3,000202723MPG
2013
3.4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Manual 7-spdPremium
$3,150192722MPG
2013
3.4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$3,000202723MPG
2012
3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 7-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
2012
3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182421MPG
2011
3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182421MPG
2011
3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 7-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
2010
3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 7-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
2010
3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182521MPG
1989
3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$4,300142016MPG

Historical Efficiency

2024
20
2023
20
2022
20
2021
20
2020
20
2019
24
2018
24
2017
24
2016
23
2015
23
2014
23
2013
23
2012
21
2011
21
2010
21
1989
16

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (911 Carrera 4) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Porsche 911 Carrera 4. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Porsche Porsche 911/996 grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
49
Total Deaths
40

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
32.7%
Fire Occurrence
14.3%
Speeding Involved
69.4%
DUI Involved
46.9%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

77%
Front
17%
Side
7%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes9
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.78
2022
Fatal Crashes8
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2021
Fatal Crashes9
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.78
2020
Fatal Crashes7
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.71
2019
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2018
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
1.25
2017
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2016
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2015
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.75

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2023
2
2022
3
2021
4
2020
6
2019
1
2018
1
2017
3
2016
2
2014
2
2012
2
2010
1
1989
5
Critical
Moderate
Advisory