2011 Porsche Cayenne MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne.

The 2011 Porsche Cayenne has 2 model options: Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L and Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L.

The 2011 Porsche Cayenne Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD car class.

The 2011 Porsche Cayenne Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2011 Porsche Cayenne Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne is 19 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L191622
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L181522

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2011 Porsche Cayenne?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2011 Porsche Cayenne is $4,000.

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 2011 Porsche Cayenne to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $8,500 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 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L$3,900spend $8,000 more
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L$4,100spend $9,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2011 Porsche Cayenne Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2011 Porsche Cayenne will consume in one year is 17 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L16
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L17

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2011 Porsche Cayenne Emit?

The 2011 Porsche Cayenne will emit an average of about -15,000 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 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2011 Porsche Cayenne.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2011 Porsche Cayenne model options.

Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Automatic 8-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $8,000
Fuel Cost$3,900
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.6
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd
Vehicle ClassSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG18
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $9,000
Fuel Cost$4,100
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum17
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.6
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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  • "2011 Porsche Cayenne MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/porsche/cayenne/2011.

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