Porsche 911 Carrera

19882026 · 42 configurations

Lowest
14
Average
21
Best
25

The Porsche 911 Carrera has been tested by the EPA across 42 different configurations spanning model years 1988 through 2026. Over this period, the 911 Carrera has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 14 MPG to 25 MPG, with an overall average of 21 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
2026
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8)Premium
$3,300182521MPG
2025
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8)Premium
$3,300182521MPG
2024
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8)Premium
$3,450182420MPG
2023
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8)Premium
$3,450182420MPG
2022
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8)Premium
$3,450182420MPG
2021
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8)Premium
$3,450182420MPG
2020
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8)Premium
$3,450182420MPG
2019
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$2,750223025MPG
2019
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 7-spdPremium
$3,000202923MPG
2018
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 7-spdPremium
$3,000202923MPG
2018
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$2,750223025MPG
2017
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 7-spdPremium
$3,000202923MPG
2017
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$2,750223025MPG
2016
3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 7-spdPremium
$3,150192722MPG
2016
3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$3,000202823MPG
2015
3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 7-spdPremium
$3,150192722MPG
2015
3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$3,000202823MPG
2014
3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 7-spdPremium
$3,150192722MPG
2014
3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$3,000202823MPG
2013
3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 7-spdPremium
$3,150192722MPG
2013
3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$3,000202823MPG
2012
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 7-spdPremium
$3,150192722MPG
2012
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182521MPG
2011
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182521MPG
2011
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 7-spdPremium
$3,150192722MPG
2010
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 7-spdPremium
$3,150192722MPG
2010
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182521MPG
2002
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,650162419MPG
2002
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,650162419MPG
2000
3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
2000
3.4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG
2000
3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
2000
3.4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG
1999
3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
1999
3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
1999
3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG
1999
3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG
1989
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,650162219MPG
1989
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$4,950111814MPG
1989
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850142418MPG
1988
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,650162319MPG
1988
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850142418MPG

Historical Efficiency

2026
21
2025
21
2024
20
2023
20
2022
20
2021
20
2020
20
2019
25
2018
25
2017
25
2016
23
2015
23
2014
23
2013
23
2012
22
2011
22
2010
22
2002
19
2000
18
1999
18

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) 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. 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
63
Total Deaths
52

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
30.2%
Fire Occurrence
11.1%
Speeding Involved
65.1%
DUI Involved
42.9%
Primary Impact Zone

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

69%
Front
21%
Side
10%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes11
Fatalities
9
Deaths/Crash
0.82
2022
Fatal Crashes8
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2021
Fatal Crashes10
Fatalities
8
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2020
Fatal Crashes8
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2019
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2018
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2017
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2016
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2015
Fatal Crashes8
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2014
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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

Historical Severity Timeline

2025
1
2023
2
2022
2
2021
4
2020
7
2019
1
2018
1
2017
3
2016
2
2014
2
2012
3
2002
2
1999
2
1989
5
Critical
Moderate
Advisory