Porsche 911 vs Fiat 500e

The Fiat 500e is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 116 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Porsche 911, a 91 mpg advantage and costs about $2,400 less per year to fuel.

Across 4 measured categories, the Fiat 500e leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2015–2026

Porsche 911

Minicompact Cars · 361 configurations

25mpg combined (best)
All Porsche 911 specs

2015–2026

Fiat 500e

Minicompact Cars · 11 configurations

116mpg combined (best)
All Fiat 500e specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricPorsche 911Fiat 500e
Best combined MPG25 mpg116 mpg
Best city MPG22 mpg127 mpg
Best highway MPG30 mpg108 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$3,050$650
Lowest CO2 output355 g/miNot available
Engines offeredSIDINot available
TransmissionsAutomatic (AM-S8), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (AM-S7)Automatic (A1)
DrivetrainsRear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesPremiumElectricity
EPA classMinicompact CarsMinicompact Cars
Years covered2015–20262015–2026
Configurations on record36111

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

911 vs 500e: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Porsche 911 or the Fiat 500e?

The Fiat 500e is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 116 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Porsche 911, a 91 mpg advantage and costs about $2,400 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Fiat 500e runs about $650 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,050 for the Porsche 911 — a difference of roughly $2,400 per year.

What engines do the 911 and 500e offer?

Porsche 911: SIDI. Fiat 500e: no engine data on record.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

Yes — the EPA classifies both the Porsche 911 and the Fiat 500e as Minicompact Cars, so they compete directly.

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