Porsche 911 vs Ferrari California T
The Porsche 911 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 19 mpg for the Ferrari California T, a 6 mpg advantage and costs about $950 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Porsche 911 leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2018
Ferrari California T
Minicompact Cars · 8 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Porsche 911 | Ferrari California T |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 25 mpg ✓ | 19 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 22 mpg ✓ | 16 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 30 mpg ✓ | 23 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $3,050 ✓ | $4,000 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 355 g/mi ✓ | 478 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI | SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start, SIDI; with Stop-Start option, SIDI; with Stop-Start Option |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AM-S8), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (AM-S7) | Automatic (AM7) |
| Drivetrains | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium | Premium |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars | Minicompact Cars |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2015–2018 |
| Configurations on record | 361 | 8 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
911 vs California T: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Porsche 911 or the Ferrari California T?
The Porsche 911 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 19 mpg for the Ferrari California T, a 6 mpg advantage and costs about $950 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Porsche 911 runs about $3,050 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $4,000 for the Ferrari California T — a difference of roughly $950 per year.
What engines do the 911 and California T offer?
Porsche 911: SIDI. Ferrari California T: SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start, SIDI; with Stop-Start option, SIDI; with Stop-Start Option.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Porsche 911 and the Ferrari California T as Minicompact Cars, so they compete directly.
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