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Porsche · model year 2026
2026 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
Minicompact · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Minicompact Cars
Where it places
Against fuel-efficient cars
The CarCody take
The 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS is a gasoline-powered minicompact car with rear-wheel drive, a 3.6-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine, and an automatic AM-S8 transmission. Its EPA rating is 20 MPG combined, split between 17 city and 24 highway. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $4,100, with tailpipe emissions of 453 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 24 MPG highway EPA rating
- Rear-wheel drive
- 3.6-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine
- Automatic AM-S8 transmission
Watch for
- 17 MPG city EPA rating
- $4,100 annual EPA fuel cost
- 453 g/mile tailpipe CO2
- Minicompact body limits size
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a rear-wheel-drive Porsche minicompact Buyers comfortable with a $4,100 annual fuel estimate Highway drivers who can use its 24 MPG rating
Choose the 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS if its rear-wheel-drive layout, turbocharged six-cylinder engine, and automatic transmission match how you want to drive. Expect 20 MPG in combined use, with a 17 MPG city rating and 24 MPG highway rating. The running-cost commitment is substantial: EPA estimates $4,100 in fuel each year. This is a minicompact gasoline car whose key decision points are its drivetrain configuration and fuel budget, not a low-cost commuting brief.
What it is
The 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS is a minicompact car that runs on gasoline. It sends power to the rear wheels through an automatic AM-S8 transmission.
Its engine is a 3.6-liter turbocharged six-cylinder. The defining EPA figure is 20 MPG combined.
The numbers
The EPA city rating is 17 MPG. The highway rating is 24 MPG, making the combined figure 20 MPG for mixed driving.
Those figures give you a simple split: stop-and-go driving uses more fuel than steady highway travel.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates $4,100 in annual fuel cost for this 911 Carrera GTS. That figure reflects its 20 MPG combined rating and gasoline powertrain.
Tailpipe carbon dioxide is rated at 453 grams per mile.
How it compares
Use the 20 MPG combined number when lining this car up with other models. The 17 city and 24 highway figures show how its result changes with the type of driving.
You can place it alongside other Porsche cars using the same EPA MPG measures.
Who it suits
This car suits a buyer who wants a small Porsche with rear-wheel drive, a turbocharged six-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission.
It also fits someone prepared for a $4,100 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate.
Trade-offs
The 20 MPG combined rating is paired with a 17 MPG city figure, so frequent urban driving will use fuel at the lower end of its ratings.
Its minicompact body and rear-wheel drive define the package, while the gasoline engine brings a 453-gram-per-mile tailpipe CO2 rating.
Verdict
The 2026 911 Carrera GTS is a focused choice for drivers who value its rear-wheel-drive layout and turbocharged six-cylinder engine in a minicompact body. The number to budget around is $4,100 in yearly fuel cost, while 20 MPG combined gives a clear expectation for mixed trips. Its EPA results make the trade-off plain: 24 MPG on the highway, 17 MPG in the city, and 453 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.
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
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 3.6 L 6-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (AM-S8)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS combined MPG?
Its EPA combined rating is 20 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
The EPA ratings are 17 MPG city and 24 MPG highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $4,100.
What engine does the 911 Carrera GTS use?
It has a 3.6-liter turbocharged six-cylinder gasoline engine.
Is the 2026 911 Carrera GTS rear-wheel drive?
Yes. Its drive layout is rear-wheel drive.
What transmission does it have?
It uses an automatic AM-S8 transmission.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
The rating is 453 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.
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