Model year guide

2009 Porsche Carrera 4S

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2009 Porsche Carrera 4S is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2009 Porsche Carrera 4S at a glance

Combined20–21 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2009 Porsche Carrera 4S MPG & running costs

Combined20–21 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,000
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$8,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 6 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 2009 Porsche Carrera 4S costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,000
Fuel only$20,000
Per mile$0.27

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.

2009 Porsche Carrera 4S vehicles on record

Other Porsche Carrera 4S model years

2009 Porsche Carrera 4S — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2009 Porsche Carrera 4S get?

The 2009 Porsche Carrera 4S has U.S. EPA estimates of 20–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (6 versions).

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