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2016Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDPremium

2016 Porsche Cayenne GTS

EPA ID: 36071

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City MPG

Combined MPG

18MPG· Below Avg

Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2016 Porsche Cayenne GTS achieves an EPA-estimated 18 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 16 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 3.6L 6-cylinder turbocharged engine paired with a automatic (s8), this standard sport utility vehicle 4wd features All-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 2016 Cayenne GTS produces approximately 483 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this Cayenne GTS has higher-than-average emissions in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $3,850, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $8,500 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Fuel TypePremium

Engine3.6L 6-cyl

AspirationTurbocharged

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Drive TypeAll-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions483 g/mi

Start-Stop SystemEquipped

GHG Score4/10

Smog RatingN/A

Est. Annual Cost$3,850

5-Year Cost DeltaSave $8,500

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG

18.5

Impact vs EPA

$-85

/ year

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The Brick Effect: Highway Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Because the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD has a large frontal area, expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by up to 25% at high speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost

$924/mo

Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.

Annual Mileage15,000 mi

Value Depreciation

Est. value lost over 60 months

$26,460

47.7%

Fuel & Electricity

Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)

$14,583

26.3%

Estimated Insurance

Based on vehicle class risk profile

$14,025

25.3%

State Registration Fees

Based on National Average DMV base rates

$400

0.7%

Total 5-Year Cost$55,468

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #22V656000·2022-10-28

critical

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.

Campaign #16V169000·2016-07-08

critical

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles manufactured April 28, 2010, to January 11, 2016. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.

Consequence & Remedy

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

96.6 metric tons CO₂

Equivalent To:

🌳 120 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs

✈️ 8.1 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.