Model year guide

1989 Porsche 911 Carrera

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1989 Porsche 911 Carrera at a glance

Combined14–19 mpg

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1989 Porsche 911 Carrera MPG & running costs

Combined14–19 mpg
City14 mpg
Highway21 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,917
EPA size classMinicompact Cars
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume56 cu ft
Cargo volume4 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$12,583 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$24,585
Fuel only$24,585
Per mile$0.33

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1989 Porsche 911 Carrera vehicles on record

Other Porsche 911 Carrera model years

1989 Porsche 911 Carrera — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera get?

The 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera has U.S. EPA estimates of 14–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.