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2014 Porsche 911

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2014 models.

Porsche 911
Pictured: Porsche 911 No 1000000, 70 Years Porsche Sports Car, Berlin (1X7A3888). Photo: Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Minicompact Cars
Body styles
Carrera 4 Cabriolet /Carrera 4s Cabriolet, Carrera 4/Carrera 4s 2dr Coupe AWD, Carrera Base/S 2dr Coupe RWD, Carrera Cabriolet Base/S 2dr Convertible
Engines
3.4L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl turbo
Horsepower
350–520 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
23 combined · 20 city / 28 hwy
Length
176.8–179.1 in
Curb weight
3,120–3,472 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
4 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 5 similar 2014 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2014 Porsche 911 is a minicompact car offered with 3 engines (3.4L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl and 3.8L 6-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.

It measures about 177 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 97-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,384 lb (Carrera 4 Cabriolet /Carrera 4s Cabriolet).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway), 0% better than the 2014 minicompact car average of 23 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 4 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.

What changed for 2014

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2013 911 — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2013; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2013 911 →

Trims, performance & features

Engine350 hp3.4L 6-cyl
Engine400 hp3.8L 6-cyl
Engine520 hp3.8L turbo 6-cyl

Trims

Base (2WD), 4 (4WD)S (2WD), 4S (4WD)S Cabriolet (2WD), 4S Cabriolet (4WD)Base, S

Built in: Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 4 2014 911 configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
Carrera 4 Cabriolet /Carrera 4s Cabriolet176.8 in72.8 in51.2 in96.5 in60.6 / 63 in3,384 lb38/62
Carrera 4/Carrera 4s 2dr Coupe AWD176.8 in72.8 in51.2 in96.5 in60.6 / 63 in3,230 lb38/62
Carrera Base/S 2dr Coupe RWD176.8 in71.3 in51.2 in96.5 in60.6 / 63 in3,120 lb38/62
Carrera Cabriolet Base/S 2dr Convertible176.8 in71.3 in51.2 in96.5 in60.6 / 63 in3,274 lb38/62
Gt3 2dr Coupe RWD179.1 in72.8 in50 in96.9 in61 / 61.4 in3,153 lb
Targa 4/Targa 4s 2dr Coupe AWD176.8 in72.8 in51.2 in96.5 in60.6 / 63 in3,472 lb38/62

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
911 Carrera3.4L 6-cylAutomatic (AM-S7)Rear-Wheel Drive20 / 28 / 230%$3,550386
911 Carrera Cabriolet3.4L 6-cylAutomatic (AM-S7)Rear-Wheel Drive20 / 28 / 230%$3,550386
911 Carrera 43.4L 6-cylAutomatic (AM-S7)4-Wheel Drive20 / 27 / 230%$3,550391
911 Carrera3.4L 6-cylManual 7-spdRear-Wheel Drive19 / 27 / 22-4%$3,750409
911 Carrera Cabriolet3.4L 6-cylManual 7-spdRear-Wheel Drive19 / 27 / 22-4%$3,750406
911 Carrera S3.8L 6-cylManual 7-spdRear-Wheel Drive19 / 27 / 22-4%$3,750411
911 Carrera S3.8L 6-cylAutomatic (AM-S7)Rear-Wheel Drive19 / 27 / 22-4%$3,750401
911 Carrera S Cabriolet3.8L 6-cylAutomatic (AM-S7)Rear-Wheel Drive19 / 27 / 22-4%$3,750407
911 Carrera 43.4L 6-cylManual 7-spd4-Wheel Drive19 / 27 / 22-4%$3,750406
911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet3.4L 6-cylAutomatic (AM-S7)4-Wheel Drive20 / 27 / 22-4%$3,750399
911 Carrera 4S3.8L 6-cylAutomatic (AM-S7)4-Wheel Drive19 / 26 / 22-4%$3,750408
911 Targa 43.4L 6-cylAutomatic (AM-S7)4-Wheel Drive19 / 26 / 22-4%$3,750409
911 Carrera S Cabriolet3.8L 6-cylManual 7-spdRear-Wheel Drive19 / 26 / 21-9%$3,900414
911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet3.4L 6-cylManual 7-spd4-Wheel Drive19 / 26 / 21-9%$3,900416
911 Carrera 4S3.8L 6-cylManual 7-spd4-Wheel Drive18 / 26 / 21-9%$3,900419
911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet3.8L 6-cylManual 7-spd4-Wheel Drive18 / 26 / 21-9%$3,900424
911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet3.8L 6-cylAutomatic (AM-S7)4-Wheel Drive19 / 26 / 21-9%$3,900419
911 Targa 43.4L 6-cylManual 7-spd4-Wheel Drive18 / 26 / 21-9%$3,900422
911 Targa 4S3.8L 6-cylManual 7-spd4-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 21-9%$3,900431
911 Targa 4S3.8L 6-cylAutomatic (AM-S7)4-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 21-9%$3,900424
911 Turbo3.8L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S7)4-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 20-13%$4,100449
911 Turbo Cabriolet3.8L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S7)4-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 20-13%$4,100449
911 Turbo S3.8L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S7)4-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 20-13%$4,100449
911 Turbo S Cabriolet3.8L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S7)4-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 20-13%$4,100449
911 GT33.8L 6-cylAutomatic (AM-S7)Rear-Wheel Drive15 / 20 / 17-18%$4,850527
6/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
6/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $5,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
23 MPG2014 Minicompact Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2014 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2014 Porsche 911.

Similar 2014 minicompact cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2014 Porsche 911 (this car)23 MPGNot rated4
2014 Jaguar F-Type23 MPGNot rated2
2014 Porsche Cayman25 MPGNot rated5
2014 Porsche Boxster25 MPGNot rated3
2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG15 MPGNot rated2
2014 BMW Z426 MPGNot rated3

Recalls (4)

Child Seat · Dec 11, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V875000 · 15,501 vehicles

Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2014 Cayman and Cayman S, 2014-2016 911 GT3, 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R, 2018 911 GT3 and 911 GT2 RS and 2019 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3, and 911 GT2 RS vehicles. The Child Restraint System (CRS) instructions within the Owner's Manual may not provide enough specificity for proper installation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Risk
Improper CRS installation increases the risk of an injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
Fix
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will provide a an Owner's Manual supplement with proper CRS installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKC0.
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch · Nov 4, 2014

NHTSA campaign 14V698000 · 1,382 vehicles

Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayman vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to September 23, 2014. The front hood upper lock components were not manufactured to specification and may fail to securely latch the vehicle's hood during operation.
Risk
A failure of the hood latching mechanism may cause the hood to suddenly open during vehicle operation and will severely impede the driver's ability to see out the front windshield, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock on the front hood, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AE04.
Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 24, 2014

NHTSA campaign 14V090000 · 209 vehicles

Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014 911 GT3 vehicles manufactured October 19, 2013, through January 16, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a piston connecting rod may come loose and damage the engine crankcase.
Risk
A damaged crankcase may allow engine oil to leak onto hot components in the engine bay which may result in a fire.
Fix
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install a new engine with improved piston connecting rod connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2014. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039. Porsche's number for this recall is AE01. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the engine has been replaced.
Seats · Oct 17, 2013

NHTSA campaign 13V502000 · 81 vehicles

Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014 Boxster, Boxster S, Cayman, Cayman S and 911 Carrera (S, Cabriolet, S Cabriolet, 4, 4S, 4 Cabriolet, 4s Cabriolet) vehicles manufactured September 2, 2013, through September 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the passenger seats may be equipped with defective wiring harnesses resulting in intermittent contact with the harness plug.
Risk
The intermittent plug may cause the passenger seat frontal and knee airbags may be deactivated. In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, this may increase the risk of injury to the front passenger.
Fix
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-770-290-3500. Porsche's recall number is AD04.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2014 Porsche 911 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

4Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
0Involved a crash
2Involved a fire
1Injuries reported
24,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Unknown Or Other2
Engine2
Air Bags1
Electrical System1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
17/08: 118/01: 122/01: 125/09: 117/0818/0122/0125/09max 1

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2014 Porsche 911 buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 4 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Engine — 2 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  3. Air Bags — 1 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
  4. Electrical System — 1 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 24,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2014 Porsche 911. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other 911 years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2026 91121178 inNot rated01
2025 91121178 inNot rated22
2024 91121178 inNot rated57
2023 91121178 inNot rated83
2022 91121178 inNot rated810
2021 91121178 inNot rated86
2020 91120178 inNot rated87
2019 91125176.8 inNot rated32
2018 91125176.8 inNot rated22
2017 91125176.8 inNot rated56
2016 91123176.8 inNot rated32
2015 91123176.8 inNot rated28

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Porsche. How we calculate this →