Get listed
Porsche 911

Photo: Porsche 911 by Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. It shows the model, not always this exact version.

Porsche · model year 2026

2026 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

Minicompact · All-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Minicompact Cars

EPA figures · 2026fueleconomy.gov
20MPG combined
17/24MPG city / highway
$4,100fuel a year
446 g CO₂ per mile 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo Automatic (AM-S8)
This car on fueleconomy.gov, read 2 October 2026. Your own figures depend on how and where you drive.

Where it places

Against fuel-efficient cars

Combined MPG20 MPG
Chart average 26 MPGBest 55 MPG
Fuel a year$4,100
Lowest on the chart $1,200Chart average $3,411

The CarCody take

The 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet is a gasoline minicompact car with all-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 20 MPG combined, with 17 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway. The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $4,100.

Good to know

  • All-wheel drive is the listed drivetrain.
  • 24 MPG highway rating is higher than its 17 MPG city rating.
  • 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine.
  • Automatic transmission.

Watch for

  • 20 MPG combined means frequent gasoline use.
  • EPA city rating is 17 MPG.
  • EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $4,100.
  • Minicompact body offers a small-car format.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a Porsche 911 cabriolet with all-wheel drive Shoppers comparing gasoline cars by combined MPG Highway-focused driving, where it is rated at 24 MPG

Choose the 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet if its all-wheel-drive layout, cabriolet body, and 911 name fit your priorities. Plan around 20 miles per gallon in mixed use, with lower efficiency in town and better efficiency on the highway. The EPA's $4,100 annual fuel estimate makes fuel budget part of the decision. It makes more sense for a driver focused on this body and drivetrain than for someone shopping primarily by fuel economy.

What it is

This 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet is a gasoline-powered car in the EPA minicompact class. It uses all-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission.

The numbers

The figure to watch is 20 MPG combined. The EPA rates it at 17 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway. Those numbers describe fuel use in different driving mixes, so your result depends on how much city or highway driving you do.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $4,100. That estimate uses the car's 20 MPG combined rating and gasoline use; your yearly bill will change with miles driven and fuel prices.

How it compares

In a comparison, line up this car's 20 combined MPG with the other cars you are considering. Its 17 city and 24 highway figures show the split between urban and open-road driving. You can place it alongside other Porsche cars or browse fuel-efficient cars using the same EPA measure.

Who it suits

This car fits a buyer who wants a Porsche 911 cabriolet with all-wheel drive and accepts gasoline running costs tied to a 20 MPG combined rating. The minicompact classification points to a small-car footprint.

Trade-offs

All-wheel drive and the 3.0-liter turbocharged engine are paired with a 20 MPG combined rating rather than a high-mileage figure. City driving is rated at 17 MPG, below its 24 MPG highway result. Its gasoline powertrain also means ongoing fuel spending, estimated by the EPA at $4,100 a year.

Verdict

Choose the 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet if its all-wheel-drive layout, cabriolet body, and 911 name fit your priorities. Plan around 20 miles per gallon in mixed use, with lower efficiency in town and better efficiency on the highway. The EPA's $4,100 annual fuel estimate makes fuel budget part of the decision. It makes more sense for a driver focused on this body and drivetrain than for someone shopping primarily by fuel economy.

Every figure on record

Efficiency
Combined MPG
20 MPG
City MPG
17 MPG
Highway MPG
24 MPG
Running cost
Annual fuel cost
$4,100
Tailpipe CO₂
446 g per mile
The car
Model year
2026
Body
Car
EPA size class
Minicompact Cars
Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Powertrain
Engine
3.0 L 6-cyl turbo
Transmission
Automatic (AM-S8)
Fuel
Gasoline

Questions

What is the 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet's combined MPG?

The EPA combined rating is 20 MPG.

What city and highway MPG does it get?

It is rated at 17 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway.

How much does fuel cost per year?

The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $4,100.

What fuel does this Porsche use?

It uses gasoline.

Does it have all-wheel drive?

Yes. The listed drivetrain is all-wheel drive.

What engine and transmission does it use?

It has a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission.

What EPA class is this car?

The EPA class is Minicompact Cars.

Cars around it

Every alternative to the 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet →