DecodedCarsPorsche Carrera 4 S Coupe
5 model years from 2005 to 2009, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2009
- Class
- Minicompact Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.8L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 18–21 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
The 2009 Carrera 4 S Coupe in brief
The 2009 Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe is a minicompact car offered with a 3.8L 6-cyl engine and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway), 3% worse than the 2009 minicompact car average of 21.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,900 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe has 5 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2009.
Its most efficient year was 2009 at 21 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 21 MPG.
How the 2005 Carrera 4 S Coupe compares
The 2005 Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe is a minicompact car offered with a 3.6L 6-cyl engine and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (15 city / 22 highway), 5% worse than the 2005 minicompact car average of 18.9 MPG, for an estimated $4,550 a year in fuel.
2009 Carrera 4 S Coupe pros & cons
Full 2009 details →What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Carrera 4 S Coupe changes by model year
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 5 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2009 Carrera 4 S Coupe
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Jaguar XK | 19 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2009 Lexus SC | 19 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2009 Jaguar XKR | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2009 Porsche Carrera 2 Cabriolet | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2009 Porsche Carrera 2 Coupe | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2009 Porsche Carrera 2 S Cabriolet | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Porsche. How we calculate this →