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Porsche · model year 2026
2026 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet
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 Cabriolet is a rear-wheel-drive minicompact car with a 3.6-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine and automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 19 MPG combined, with 17 MPG in city driving and 23 MPG on the highway. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $4,350, with tailpipe emissions of 467 grams per mile.
Good to know
- Rear-wheel drive
- 23 MPG highway rating
- Automatic transmission
- 3.6-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 17 MPG city rating
- 19 MPG combined
- $4,350 estimated annual fuel cost
- 467 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a rear-wheel-drive gasoline minicompact Buyers comfortable with higher annual fuel costs
Choose the 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet if its rear-wheel-drive layout and minicompact classification match your priorities. Its running figures are clear: 19 MPG overall, 17 in town and 23 on open roads. Budget $4,350 a year for fuel under the EPA estimate, and expect 467 grams of CO2 per mile. Buyers focused mainly on reducing fuel use should look beyond this model.
What it is
The 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet is a gasoline-powered minicompact car from the Porsche cars lineup. It uses rear-wheel drive, a 3.6-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine and an automatic AM-S8 transmission.
The numbers
The defining EPA figure is 19 MPG combined. That breaks down to 17 MPG in city driving and 23 MPG on the highway. Tailpipe CO2 is rated at 467 grams per mile.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates yearly fuel cost at $4,350. The estimate reflects this car's 19 MPG combined rating and gasoline fuel type.
How it compares
Its highway rating is 6 MPG higher than its city rating, while the combined figure sits at 19 MPG. No other vehicle figures are provided here, so there is no supported side-by-side ranking.
Who it suits
This car suits a buyer seeking a rear-wheel-drive, gasoline-powered minicompact with a 19 MPG combined EPA rating. The annual fuel estimate fits someone prepared for higher fuel spending than a more efficient car would require.
Trade-offs
The 3.6-liter turbocharged engine and rear-wheel drive come with a 17 MPG city rating and $4,350 estimated annual fuel cost. Highway use improves efficiency to 23 MPG, but tailpipe CO2 remains 467 grams per mile.
Verdict
Choose the 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet if its rear-wheel-drive layout and minicompact classification match your priorities. Its running figures are clear: 19 MPG overall, 17 in town and 23 on open roads. Budget $4,350 a year for fuel under the EPA estimate, and expect 467 grams of CO2 per mile. Buyers focused mainly on reducing fuel use should look beyond this model.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 19 MPG
- City MPG
- 17 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,350
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 467 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 Cabriolet's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 19 MPG.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
It is rated at 17 MPG in city driving and 23 MPG on the highway.
How much does fuel cost per year?
EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $4,350.
What engine does this Porsche use?
It has a 3.6-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine.
Does it use rear-wheel drive?
Yes. The 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet uses rear-wheel drive.
What are its tailpipe emissions?
Tailpipe CO2 is rated at 467 grams per mile.
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