Model year guide

2005 Porsche Carrera

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Porsche Carrera is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2005 Porsche Carrera at a glance

Combined11–19 mpg

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

2005 Porsche Carrera MPG & running costs

Combined11–19 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,580
EPA size classMinicompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd or Manual 6-spd
Passenger volume70 cu ft
Cargo volume5 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$10,900 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 30 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 2005 Porsche Carrera costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$22,900
Fuel only$22,900
Per mile$0.31

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.

2005 Porsche Carrera vehicles on record

Other Porsche Carrera model years

2005 Porsche Carrera — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2005 Porsche Carrera get?

The 2005 Porsche Carrera has U.S. EPA estimates of 11–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (30 versions).

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