Porsche 944 Window Sticker

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Monroney · NHTSA & EPA · 1981–1991 · Updated Nov 3, 2026 · 3.5 ★★★★★★★★★★ Reliability Score
Quick answer

The 1991 Porsche 944 window sticker reads 18 mpg combined (15 city, 24 highway) for the 3L 4-cyl.

The Porsche 944 window sticker — build, options & years

The Porsche 944 ran from 1981–1991 across 2 generations (1982–1986, 1987–1991).

Powertrain on the label
3L 4-cyl
EPA fuel economy
18 mpg combined (1991)
Warranty as sold
4 years / 50,000 miles basic
Powertrain warranty
4 years / 50,000 miles
Generations
2 (1981–1991)

For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Porsche 944 VIN decoder.

What the Porsche 944 sticker says about fuel

EPA figures for the 1991 944:

FIG.01·Porsche 944 — EPA Fuel Economy on the Window Sticker
01
Citystop-start driving15 mpg
02
Highwaysteady cruising24 mpg
03
Combinedthe headline figure on the label18 mpg
TOP 3·UNIT EPA mpg·SOURCE EPA fuel-economy database

The label also prints an estimated $4,300 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 466 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Minicompact Cars, 1991) the best 944 version ranks #3 of 5 on combined MPG (the class best is 28 mpg).

How the 944's sticker figure changed

Combined MPG by model year, 1984 to 1991:

FIG.02·Porsche 944 — EPA Combined MPG by Model Year
198419851986198719881989199019912020202120201818
RANGE 20 → 18·SOURCE EPA · 1984–1991

Combined went from 20 mpg in 1984 to 18 in 1991; the best year on file is 1987 at 21 mpg.

The 944 sticker against its rivals

On combined MPG the 944 has the best figure of the 2: 18 mpg for its most efficient 1991 version.

FIG.03·Porsche 944 window sticker vs rivals
ModelEPA yearBest combinedNHTSA overall
Porsche 944199118 mpg—
Maserati Biturbo198714 mpg—
ROWS 2·SOURCE EPA fueleconomy.gov · NHTSA
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Porsche 944 · 11 model years
Safety (NHTSA)3.5
Recall record4.6
Complaint severity3.0

Recalls, MPG and safety year by year: Porsche 944 VIN decoder.

944 window sticker — every model year

Any 944 from 1981–1991: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Porsche models: Porsche window stickers.

Other Porsche window stickers

FIG.06·Other Porsche window stickers
ModelYears coveredClassBest EPA figure
Porsche 9111981–2026Minicompact Cars25 mpg
Porsche Cayenne2003–2026Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD24 mpg
Porsche Macan2015–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD105 mpg
Porsche Panamera2010–2026Large Cars25 mpg
Porsche Taycan2020–2026Compact Cars93 mpg
Porsche Cayman2006–2016Two Seaters25 mpg
ROWS 6·SOURCE ForCar catalog · EPA fueleconomy.gov

Where to find the VIN on a Porsche 944

  1. WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
  2. Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every 944, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
  3. DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Porsche 944 all three must show the same number.

Window sticker — frequently asked

What MPG does the Porsche 944 window sticker show?

The 1991 label shows up to 18 mpg combined, #3 of 5 in its EPA class (Minicompact Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $4,300 a year.

Does the Porsche 944 sticker show better MPG than the Maserati Biturbo?

Yes: the most efficient 1991 Porsche 944 reads 18 mpg combined, the 1987 Maserati Biturbo 14.

Window-sticker data rebuilt from NHTSA vPIC (equipment), EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG) and NHTSA safety ratings. Monroney label per the Automobile Information Disclosure Act. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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