2016 Porsche 911

Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data

The 2016 Porsche 911 is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 37 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 16 to 23 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,450 to $5,000 at 15,000 miles.

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What it costs to fuel

Across its configurations, the 2016 911 costs about $3,450 to $5,000 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,845. Over five years that is about $19,223 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.

Relative to an average new vehicle, this 911 configuration spends about $5,750 more on fuel over five years.

For context, the average combined economy of minicompact cars in this dataset is about 23 MPG. The 911 sits roughly 3 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.

Configurations and fuel economy

Emissions, safety and size

The 2016 911 records tailpipe CO₂ of 382-543 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-5 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as minicompact cars.

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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.