2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS.

The 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters 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 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS gets up to 15 miles per gallon in the city, and 20 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is 17 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is $4,350 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 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $10,250 more on fuel.

The 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 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 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is 17 miles per gallon, and according to the current tax for each level of MPG, you can expect to pay a tax of $3,000 per year.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Consume?

The 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS will consume roughly 18 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.

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Emit?

For every mile driven, the 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS will emit 535 grams of CO2, which is about 8,025,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 273 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS.

City MPG15
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $10,250
Gas Guzzler Tax$3,000
Fuel Cost$4,350
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum18
Grams of CO28,025,000
Trees Needed to Offset382
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement4
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related Porsche Models from 2016

If you're interested in other Porsche models from 2016, 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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  • "2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/porsche/911-gt3-rs/2016.

  • "2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/porsche/911-gt3-rs/2016. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/porsche/911-gt3-rs/2016.