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2008 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa MPG & fuel economy

The 2008 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa is a subcompact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 20 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2007 model. Among 49 subcompact cars rated for 2008, it ranks 31st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,962 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 17 MPG city · 25 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,962 15,000 mi/yr · $19.75 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2008 #31 of 49 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2008 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway2510.69.4
Combined208.511.8

How it ranks among 2008 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1MINI MiniE98 MPGe $918
  2. 2Toyota Yaris32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3Honda Civic CNG28 MPGe $1,554
  4. 4Honda Civic29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Chevrolet Cobalt29 MPG $1,603
  6. 31Porsche Carrera 4 Targa20 MPG $2,962
  7. 49Aston Martin DB913 MPG $4,558
2008 Carrera 4 TargaOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,821/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Carrera 4 Targa MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual
Carrera 4 Targa
Gas 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962
4WD/AWD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Carrera 4 Targa
Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
3.6L 6-cyl
Transmission
6-speed manual
Drivetrain
4WD/AWD
Passenger volume
70 cu ft
Cargo volume
5 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
444 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2008 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa?

Up to 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway); ratings range from 19 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2008 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2008 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa?

The 2008 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2008 Porsche Carrera 4 Targa per year?

About $2,962 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $19.75 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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