1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4.

The 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 runs on premium gasoline and is in the Minicompact Cars car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 gets up to 14 miles per gallon in the city, and 20 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 is 16 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 is $4,600 per year.

That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

If you were to compare a 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $11,500 more on fuel.

The 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 is also subject to the Gas Guzzler Tax, which is a federal tax on vehicles that has a combined MPG of less than 22.5.

The combined average MPG for the 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 is 16 miles per gallon, and according to the current tax for each level of MPG, you can expect to pay a tax of $3,700 per year.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Consume?

The 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 will consume roughly 19 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4.

City MPG14
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG16
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $11,500
Gas Guzzler Tax$3,700
Fuel Cost$4,600
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum19
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.6
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMinicompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related Porsche Models from 1989

If you're interested in other Porsche models from 1989, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

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  • "1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/porsche/911-carrera-4/1989.

  • "1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/porsche/911-carrera-4/1989. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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