DecodedCarsPorsche Carrera 4 S Targa
3 model years from 2007 to 2009, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2007–2009
- Class
- Minicompact Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.8L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 19–21 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
The 2009 Carrera 4 S Targa in brief
The 2009 Porsche Carrera 4 S Targa 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 / 27 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 Targa has 3 model years in our data, from 2007 to 2009.
Its most efficient year was 2009 at 21 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 19 to 21 MPG.
How the 2007 Carrera 4 S Targa compares
The 2007 Porsche Carrera 4 S Targa 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 19 MPG combined (17 city / 23 highway), 4% worse than the 2007 minicompact car average of 19.7 MPG, for an estimated $4,350 a year in fuel.
2009 Carrera 4 S Targa 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 Targa changes by model year
- 2009
- Best combined MPG up from 19 to 21
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 3 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2009 Carrera 4 S Targa
| 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 →