DecodedCars2019 Porsche 911
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2019 models.
- Class
- Minicompact Cars
- Body styles
- Carrera 4/4s/4gts 2dr Coupe AWD, Carrera 4/4s/4gts Cabriolet AWD, Carrera Base/S 2dr Coupe RWD, Carrera Base/S Cabriolet 2dr Convertible
- Engines
- 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.8L 6-cyl turbo, 4.0L 6-cyl
- Horsepower
- 420–520 hp
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 2
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 25 combined · 22 city / 30 hwy
- Length
- 176.8 in
- Curb weight
- 3,142–3,417 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 3 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.
- Emergency braking not standardAutomatic emergency braking is optional or limited to some trims.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 5 similar 2019 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2019 Porsche 911 is a minicompact car offered with 3 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.8L 6-cyl turbo and 4.0L 6-cyl) and rear-wheel drive, 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 177 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 97-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,263 lb (Carrera 4/4s/4gts 2dr Coupe AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway), 9% better than the 2019 minicompact car average of 22.9 MPG, for an estimated $3,300 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.
What changed for 2019
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2018 911 — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2018; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2018 911 →
Trims, performance & features
Engine420 hp3.0L 6-cyl
Engine520 hp4.0L 6-cyl
DriveRWD
Seating2 seats · 1 rows
Trims
Carrera S, Carrera GTS / Carrera 4S, Carrera 4 GTSGT3 RS
Safety & driver-assist features
Automatic emergency brakingOptional
Forward collision warningOptional
Blind-spot monitoringOptional
Adaptive cruise controlOptional
Parking assistOptional
Backup cameraStandard
Automatic high beamsStandard
Keyless startOptional
Built in: Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 2 2019 911 configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrera 4/4s/4gts 2dr Coupe AWD | 176.8 in | 72.8 in | 51.2 in | 96.5 in | 60.2 / 61.4 in | 3,263 lb | 38/62 |
| Carrera 4/4s/4gts Cabriolet AWD | 176.8 in | 72.8 in | 51.2 in | 96.5 in | 60.2 / 61.4 in | 3,417 lb | 38/62 |
| Carrera Base/S 2dr Coupe RWD | 176.8 in | 71.3 in | 51.2 in | 96.5 in | 60.2 / 59.8 in | 3,153 lb | 38/62 |
| Carrera Base/S Cabriolet 2dr Convertible | 176.8 in | 71.3 in | 51.2 in | 96.5 in | 60.2 / 59.8 in | 3,307 lb | 38/62 |
| Carrera Gts 2dr Coupe RWD | 176.8 in | 72.8 in | 51.2 in | 96.5 in | 60.2 / 61.4 in | 3,142 lb | 38/62 |
| Carrera Gts Cabriolet 2dr Convertible | 176.8 in | 72.8 in | 51.2 in | 96.5 in | 60.2 / 61.4 in | 3,296 lb | 38/62 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
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| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 911 Carrera | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 / 30 / 25 | +9% | $3,300 | 355 |
| 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | +5% | $3,400 | 365 |
| 911 Carrera S | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | +5% | $3,400 | 363 |
| 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | +5% | $3,400 | 367 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 / 28 / 24 | +5% | $3,400 | 370 |
| 911 Carrera 4S | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 / 28 / 24 | +5% | $3,400 | 373 |
| 911 Targa 4 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | +5% | $3,400 | 367 |
| 911 Targa 4S | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 / 27 / 24 | +5% | $3,400 | 376 |
| 911 Carrera 4 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | +5% | $3,400 | 362 |
| 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 / 28 / 24 | +5% | $3,400 | 371 |
| 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 29 / 23 | 0% | $3,550 | 388 |
| 911 Carrera S | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 29 / 23 | 0% | $3,550 | 389 |
| 911 Carrera 4 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 28 / 23 | 0% | $3,550 | 389 |
| 911 Carrera 4S | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 28 / 23 | 0% | $3,550 | 392 |
| 911 Carrera | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 29 / 23 | 0% | $3,550 | 382 |
| 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 28 / 23 | 0% | $3,550 | 391 |
| 911 Carrera GTS | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 23 | 0% | $3,550 | 391 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 28 / 22 | -4% | $3,750 | 395 |
| 911 Targa 4 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 28 / 22 | -4% | $3,750 | 395 |
| 911 Targa 4S | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 28 / 22 | -4% | $3,750 | 396 |
| 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 25 / 22 | -4% | $3,750 | 402 |
| 911 Targa 4 GTS | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 22 | -4% | $3,750 | 404 |
| 911 Carrera T | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 22 | -4% | $3,750 | 399 |
| 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 28 / 22 | -4% | $3,750 | 396 |
| 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 22 | -4% | $3,750 | 400 |
| 911 Carrera 4 GTS | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 22 | -4% | $3,750 | 400 |
| 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | -8% | $3,900 | 419 |
| 911 Targa 4 GTS | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | -8% | $3,900 | 428 |
| 911 Carrera GTS | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | -8% | $3,900 | 418 |
| 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | -8% | $3,900 | 415 |
| 911 Carrera 4 GTS | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | -8% | $3,900 | 414 |
| 911 Turbo | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | -8% | $3,900 | 428 |
| 911 Turbo Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | -8% | $3,900 | 430 |
| 911 Turbo S | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | -8% | $3,900 | 428 |
| 911 Turbo S Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | -8% | $3,900 | 430 |
| 911 Carrera T | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 25 / 19 | -17% | $4,350 | 461 |
| 911 Turbo S Exclusive Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 / 22 / 18 | -21% | $4,550 | 478 |
| 911 GT3 | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 17 | -14% | $4,850 | 522 |
| 911 GT3 Touring | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 21 / 17 | -14% | $4,850 | 538 |
| 911 GT2 RS | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 21 / 17 | -14% | $4,850 | 507 |
| 911 GT3 | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 / 21 / 16 | -19% | $5,150 | 566 |
| 911 GT3 RS | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 19 / 16 | -19% | $5,150 | 539 |
| 911 Speedster | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 19 / 16 | -19% | $5,150 | 564 |
5/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
5/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $4,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
22.9 MPG2019 Minicompact Cars average
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2019 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2019 Porsche 911.
Similar 2019 minicompact cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Porsche 911 (this car) | 25 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT | 21 MPG | Not rated | 13 |
| 2019 Acura NSX | 21 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | 23 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Jaguar F-Type | 26 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2019 BMW Z4 | 28 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
Recalls (3)
Suspension › Rear · Mar 24, 2021
NHTSA campaign 21V201000 · 7 vehicles
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster, 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe, Carrera 4S Coupe, and Carrera S Cabriolet vehicles. The screw connection on the rear axle upper control arm may be loose.
- Risk
- A loose connection may fail, causing driving instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rework and tighten the screw connection on the rear axle upper control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA6.
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.
Power Train › Axle Hubs · Jun 12, 2019
NHTSA campaign 19V445000 · 3 vehicles
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 911 GT2 RS and 2020 911 Carrera S Coupe vehicles. The bolts connecting the driveshaft to the wheel hub may not have been properly tightened.
- Risk
- If the driveshaft disconnects from the wheel hub, it can increase the risk of crash.
- Fix
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will properly tighten the driveshaft connection to the wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB2.
Not every 2019 Porsche 911 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
2Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
0Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
0Injuries reported
5,800 miTypical mileage at failure
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2019 Porsche 911 buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 3 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Engine — 1 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Power Train — 1 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 5,800 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2019 Porsche 911. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other 911 years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 911 | 21 | 178 in | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 911 | 21 | 178 in | Not rated | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 911 | 21 | 178 in | Not rated | 5 | 7 |
| 2023 911 | 21 | 178 in | Not rated | 8 | 3 |
| 2022 911 | 21 | 178 in | Not rated | 8 | 10 |
| 2021 911 | 21 | 178 in | Not rated | 8 | 6 |
| 2020 911 | 20 | 178 in | Not rated | 8 | 7 |
| 2018 911 | 25 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 911 | 25 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 5 | 6 |
| 2016 911 | 23 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 911 | 23 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 2 | 8 |
| 2014 911 | 23 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 4 | 4 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Porsche. How we calculate this →