Model year guide

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera at a glance

Combined21–22 mpg

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2012 Porsche 911 Carrera MPG & running costs

Combined21–22 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,825
EPA size classMinicompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 7-spd or Manual 6-spd
Passenger volume70 cu ft
Cargo volume5 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,125 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 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 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,125
Fuel only$19,125
Per mile$0.26

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.

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera vehicles on record

Other Porsche 911 Carrera model years

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera get?

The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera has U.S. EPA estimates of 21–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

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