2018 Porsche 911 Targa 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 2018 Porsche 911 Targa 4.

The 2018 Porsche 911 Targa 4 has 2 model options: Automatic (AM-S7) 6-cyl, 3.0 L and Manual 7-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L.

The 2018 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Automatic (AM-S7) 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Minicompact Cars car class.

The 2018 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Manual 7-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Minicompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2018 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2018 Porsche 911 Targa 4 is 23 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (AM-S7) 6-cyl, 3.0 L242228
Manual 7-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L221928

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2018 Porsche 911 Targa 4?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2018 Porsche 911 Targa 4 is $3,225.

The average fuel costs have 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.

Comparing a 2018 Porsche 911 Targa 4 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $4,625 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (AM-S7) 6-cyl, 3.0 L$3,100spend $4,000 more
Manual 7-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L$3,350spend $5,250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2018 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2018 Porsche 911 Targa 4 will consume in one year is 13 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (AM-S7) 6-cyl, 3.0 L12
Manual 7-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L14

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2018 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Emit?

The 2018 Porsche 911 Targa 4 will emit an average of about 5,715,000 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 195 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2018 Porsche 911 Targa 4.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2018 Porsche 911 Targa 4 model options.

Automatic (AM-S7) 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2018 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Automatic (AM-S7) 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,000
Fuel Cost$3,100
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO25,505,000
Trees Needed to Offset262
Drive4-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)
Vehicle ClassMinicompact Cars
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 7-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2018 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Manual 7-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,250
Fuel Cost$3,350
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO25,925,000
Trees Needed to Offset282
Drive4-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3
TransmissionManual 7-spd
Vehicle ClassMinicompact Cars
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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