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Porsche · model year 2026
2026 Porsche 911 Carrera S
Minicompact · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Minicompact Cars
Where it places
Against fuel-efficient cars
The CarCody take
The 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera S is a gasoline minicompact car with rear-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission. It returns 20 combined MPG, with 17 MPG city and 24 MPG highway. Its listed annual fuel cost is $4,100, and tailpipe output is 445 grams of CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- Rear-wheel drive with a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine
- 24 MPG highway rating
- Automatic (AM-S8) transmission
Watch for
- 20 MPG combined fuel economy
- 17 MPG city rating
- $4,100 listed annual fuel cost
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a rear-wheel-drive minicompact car Mostly highway driving where the 24 MPG rating applies Buyers comfortable with a $4,100 yearly fuel estimate
The 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera S fits buyers focused on a rear-wheel-drive minicompact car with a turbocharged six-cylinder engine and automatic transmission. Its 20 combined MPG sets the everyday expectation, while 17 city and 24 highway show the spread by route. Budget for the listed $4,100 yearly fuel cost. This is a choice for drivers willing to accept that fuel use and 445 grams of CO2 per mile in exchange for this specific powertrain and layout.
What it is
The 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera S is a minicompact car with rear-wheel drive. It uses a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder gasoline engine and an automatic (AM-S8) transmission.
The numbers
Its defining figure is 20 combined MPG. That works out to about 20 miles from a gallon across combined driving. City driving is rated at 17 MPG, while highway driving is 24 MPG.
What it costs to run
The listed yearly fuel cost is $4,100. Tailpipe emissions are 445 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
Use the 20 combined MPG figure when comparing this car with other Porsche cars or with fuel-efficient cars. Its city and highway ratings show how the result can shift with your route.
Who it suits
This 911 suits a driver who wants a rear-wheel-drive minicompact car and accepts gasoline costs tied to a 20 MPG combined rating. The 24 MPG highway figure may matter most to drivers who spend more time on open roads.
Trade-offs
The 3.0-liter turbocharged engine and rear-wheel-drive layout define the powertrain, while fuel use remains 20 MPG combined. City mileage drops to 17 MPG, and the yearly fuel estimate reaches $4,100.
Verdict
Choose the 2026 911 Carrera S if a small rear-drive car with an automatic transmission fits your priorities. Plan around its 20 combined MPG rather than the higher highway number, especially for urban use. The $4,100 annual fuel estimate makes running cost a central part of ownership. Its 24 MPG highway rating can soften that burden on longer trips, but the 17 MPG city figure points to higher fuel use in stop-and-go driving.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 20 MPG
- City MPG
- 17 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,100
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 445 g per mile
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Minicompact Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (AM-S8)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera S's combined MPG?
It is rated at 20 combined MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
The 911 Carrera S is rated at 17 MPG in the city and 24 MPG on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The listed annual fuel cost is $4,100.
What engine does this Porsche use?
It has a 3.0-liter six-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine.
Does it have rear-wheel drive?
Yes. The 2026 911 Carrera S uses rear-wheel drive.
What transmission is fitted?
It uses an automatic (AM-S8) transmission.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
Tailpipe output is listed at 445 grams of CO2 per mile.
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