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Porsche · model year 2026
2026 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S
Minicompact · All-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Minicompact Cars
Where it places
- 286 Fuel-efficient cars
Ordered by combined MPG #286 of 401 - 868 2026 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #868 of 1,172 - 852 Fuel-efficient AWD and 4WD cars
Ordered by combined MPG #852 of 1,362 - 04 Porsche cars
Every model year, newest first #4 of 1,602 - 1637 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #1637 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient cars
The CarCody take
The 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is a gasoline minicompact car with all-wheel drive, a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, and an automatic eight-speed transmission. Its defining fuel figure is 20 MPG combined, with 17 MPG city and 24 MPG highway. The listed annual fuel cost is $4,100.
Good to know
- All-wheel drive
- 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine
- 24 MPG highway rating
- Automatic eight-speed transmission
Watch for
- 17 MPG city rating
- 20 MPG combined fuel economy
- $4,100 listed annual fuel cost
- 453 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a minicompact all-wheel-drive gasoline car Owners comfortable budgeting $4,100 a year for fuel
The 911 Carrera 4S makes sense for someone seeking a minicompact, all-wheel-drive gasoline car and willing to budget $4,100 a year for fuel. Its 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine and automatic eight-speed transmission define the powertrain, while 20 MPG combined sets the everyday efficiency expectation. Drivers who spend more time on highways get the stronger 24 MPG rating; those in city traffic face 17 MPG. If reducing fuel spending is the first priority, this car’s running cost deserves careful consideration before choosing it.
What it is
The 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is a gasoline car in the minicompact class. It has all-wheel drive and seats within the 911 family’s car body category.
Power comes from a 3.0-liter, six-cylinder turbo engine paired with an automatic eight-speed transmission.
The numbers
The main figure is 20 MPG combined. That combines a 17 MPG city rating with a 24 MPG highway rating.
Your driving mix matters. Stop-and-go city use is rated lower than steady highway travel, so mostly urban trips will use more fuel per mile than mostly highway trips.
What it costs to run
The listed annual fuel cost is $4,100. That gives you a direct yearly budget figure for gasoline use.
Tailpipe emissions are listed at 453 grams of carbon dioxide per mile.
How it compares
No other model’s fuel figures are provided here, so a direct side-by-side comparison with another 911 or similar car is not possible. Its reference point is 20 MPG combined, 17 city, and 24 highway.
Who it suits
This car suits a buyer who wants a small gasoline car with all-wheel drive and accepts a $4,100 listed yearly fuel cost.
The 20 MPG combined figure fits drivers who can live with this level of fuel economy while using the car across city and highway trips.
Trade-offs
The car has all-wheel drive and is in the minicompact class. Its 20 MPG combined rating is the efficiency figure to consider.
Highway fuel economy reaches 24 MPG, but city driving falls to 17 MPG. Frequent urban driving will therefore cost more per mile than the highway figure suggests.
Verdict
Choose the 911 Carrera 4S if all-wheel drive, a turbocharged six-cylinder engine, and a minicompact car classification matter more to you than minimizing gasoline use. Its 20 MPG combined rating is the number to plan around, and the listed $4,100 annual fuel cost makes running expenses a clear part of ownership. Highway trips are rated at 24 MPG, but city use drops to 17 MPG, so a mostly urban commute will put more pressure on your fuel budget.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 20 MPG
- City MPG
- 17 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,100
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 453 g per mile
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Minicompact Cars
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (AM-S8)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S combined MPG?
Its combined rating is 20 MPG.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
It is rated at 17 MPG in the city and 24 MPG on the highway.
How much does fuel cost per year?
The listed annual fuel cost is $4,100.
What engine is in the 911 Carrera 4S?
It uses a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder gasoline engine.
Does the 2026 911 Carrera 4S have all-wheel drive?
Yes. The drivetrain is all-wheel drive.
What transmission does it use?
It has an automatic eight-speed transmission.
What is its tailpipe CO2 output?
The listed tailpipe output is 453 grams of CO2 per mile.
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