Against 288 other 4-cyl cars rated 1989–1991, the 944 trails their 23.6 mpg average by 5.6 mpg, about $506 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1984, the 2.5L 4-cyl (1984–1989), does 20.2 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3L 4-cyl (1990–1991), 18: $232 a year apart.
Every Porsche 944 engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 17.8 / 25 | 1984–1989 | $1,901 | |
| 3L 4-cyl | 15 / 24 | 1990–1991 | $2,133 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1991) | $0.178 |
| Fuel per year | $2,133 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,665 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 1989–1991 | +$506 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,475 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1991 Porsche 944 gives up 9 mpg in town: 24 on the highway against 15 in the city, $960 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1991) | 15 mpg | $2,560 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +9 mpg (60%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 944 changed over the years
The 944 peaked in 1987 at 21 mpg (18 city, 25 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1991 at 18 — 3 mpg apart, or $304 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 1991 car does 18.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 15 / 24 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1990 | 15 / 24 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1989 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 1988 | 18 / 26 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 1987 | 18 / 25 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 1986 | 18 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 1985 | 18 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 1984 | 18 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 |
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How we count
This page rests on 8 EPA ratings of the Porsche 944 — 2 engines across 1984–1991. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,475. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1991 Porsche 944 get?
18 mpg combined, 15 city and 24 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1984 the 944 has averaged 19.6 mpg.
Is the 1991 944 more efficient than the 1990?
About the same: 18 against 18 mpg combined.
Which 944 year has the best gas mileage?
The 1987, at 21 mpg combined (18 city, 25 highway).
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