Porsche 944 MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 21 MPG combined in 1987. Its weakest year peaked at 18 MPG (1990–1991).

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833.3 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 1991 version, the 944 S2. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

The Porsche 944 has EPA ratings for eight model years, 1984–1991, every one of them among minicompact cars. Its best version ranked fifth of 11 minicompact cars in 1986, behind the class leader, the Chevrolet Sprint.

In 1988 the most efficient version of the 944 still placed fourth from the bottom of 12 minicompact cars, where the Ferrari 3.2 Mondial/Cabriolet rated lowest.

Where the engine list turned over

1989
New: 2.7-liter 4-cylinder, 3.0-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 20 → 20 MPG.
1990
Dropped: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, 2.7-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 20 → 18 MPG.

All 8 model years, best and lowest version

Model years	Best version	Combined	City / hwy	Lowest version	Versions
1990–1991	944 S2	18	15 / 24	18	1
1989	944 Turbo	20	17 / 24	18	4
1988	944	20	18 / 26	18	4
1987	944	21	18 / 25	19	5
1986	944	20	18 / 25	19	3
1985	944	20	18 / 25	20	1
1984	944	20	18 / 25	17	4

Version names in the EPA list: 944, 944 S, 944 S2, 944 Turbo.