997 Turbo / GT2 2006–2012 Turbo discussion on the 997 model Porsche 911 Twin Turbo.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Bears Transport

997.2 Turbo S HWY gas mileage?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
  #1  
Old 08-13-2014, 07:26 PM
Zbird's Avatar
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 260
Rep Power: 27
Zbird is a name known to allZbird is a name known to allZbird is a name known to allZbird is a name known to allZbird is a name known to allZbird is a name known to all
997.2 Turbo S HWY gas mileage?

Hi,

I traded a 2008 Turbo for a 2011 Turbo S.

THE worst mileage I ever got on the 2008 was 12 city, 18 HWY.

HWY at constant 80 mph was maybe 22, 23 MPG.

The 2011 gets 8 to 10 city, 12 to 14 HWY.

What is wrong with this picture?
 
  #2  
Old 08-13-2014, 07:35 PM
Domer911's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 687
Rep Power: 61
Domer911 has a reputation beyond reputeDomer911 has a reputation beyond reputeDomer911 has a reputation beyond reputeDomer911 has a reputation beyond reputeDomer911 has a reputation beyond reputeDomer911 has a reputation beyond reputeDomer911 has a reputation beyond reputeDomer911 has a reputation beyond reputeDomer911 has a reputation beyond reputeDomer911 has a reputation beyond reputeDomer911 has a reputation beyond repute
Originally Posted by Zbird
Hi,

I traded a 2008 Turbo for a 2011 Turbo S.

THE worst mileage I ever got on the 2008 was 12 city, 18 HWY.

HWY at constant 80 mph was maybe 22, 23 MPG.

The 2011 gets 8 to 10 city, 12 to 14 HWY.

What is wrong with this picture?
I drove my 2011 TTS from Oklahoma to California and back in June. I averaged around 23-24 on the highway in normal mode.

Your numbers don't look possible to me, but I'm no expert.
 
  #3  
Old 08-13-2014, 08:06 PM
ryem3's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Rye, NY
Posts: 3,335
Rep Power: 199
ryem3 Is a GOD !ryem3 Is a GOD !ryem3 Is a GOD !ryem3 Is a GOD !ryem3 Is a GOD !ryem3 Is a GOD !ryem3 Is a GOD !ryem3 Is a GOD !ryem3 Is a GOD !ryem3 Is a GOD !ryem3 Is a GOD !
Originally Posted by Zbird
Hi,

I traded a 2008 Turbo for a 2011 Turbo S.

THE worst mileage I ever got on the 2008 was 12 city, 18 HWY.

HWY at constant 80 mph was maybe 22, 23 MPG.

The 2011 gets 8 to 10 city, 12 to 14 HWY.

What is wrong with this picture?
I did the same thing, but my '11 is not an S. I get noticeably worse mileage as well. I use the PDK in manual most of the time and I find myself shifting a bit higher than I did with the '08. I'm getting about 2 mpg worse.

However, my highway mileage is nowhere near 14mpg. Definitely assuming you are running in 7th on the highway. You should get 20 +.
 
  #4  
Old 08-13-2014, 08:19 PM
Stage7's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: NE
Posts: 673
Rep Power: 79
Stage7 has a reputation beyond reputeStage7 has a reputation beyond reputeStage7 has a reputation beyond reputeStage7 has a reputation beyond reputeStage7 has a reputation beyond reputeStage7 has a reputation beyond reputeStage7 has a reputation beyond reputeStage7 has a reputation beyond reputeStage7 has a reputation beyond reputeStage7 has a reputation beyond reputeStage7 has a reputation beyond repute
Originally Posted by Zbird
Hi,

I traded a 2008 Turbo for a 2011 Turbo S.

THE worst mileage I ever got on the 2008 was 12 city, 18 HWY.

HWY at constant 80 mph was maybe 22, 23 MPG.

The 2011 gets 8 to 10 city, 12 to 14 HWY.

What is wrong with this picture?
That seems super low. I don't pay much attention, but I've seen 26mpg cruising on the NJ Turnpike w/my 2011 Turbo.
 
  #5  
Old 08-13-2014, 09:46 PM
golfnut's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: N. California
Posts: 76
Rep Power: 24
golfnut is on a distinguished road
I get about 24-25 mpg on highway in my 2011 TTS, normal mode, 7th gear. I get 14-15 mpg in the city if I behave, about 11-12 if I don't. Your highway mileage is way too low. My car is stock factory spec.
 
  #6  
Old 08-14-2014, 05:03 AM
therock88's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Pleasantville!
Posts: 1,340
Rep Power: 165
therock88 Is a GOD !therock88 Is a GOD !therock88 Is a GOD !therock88 Is a GOD !therock88 Is a GOD !therock88 Is a GOD !therock88 Is a GOD !therock88 Is a GOD !therock88 Is a GOD !therock88 Is a GOD !therock88 Is a GOD !
Time for a Prius I am guessing gas mileage is triple.....and 0-60 still under 3.0.....just in minutes, not seconds.

DC
 
  #7  
Old 08-14-2014, 06:30 AM
mcurtisal's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: So Florida
Posts: 14
Rep Power: 0
mcurtisal is on a distinguished road
Interesting post. I also moved up from a 2008 TT to a 2012 and noticed right away I'm getting about 2-3mpg less. I was quite surprised because I thought the DFI was touted as being more efficient. No complaints though because the 997.2 is a much nicer drive.
 
  #8  
Old 08-14-2014, 07:25 AM
Zbird's Avatar
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 260
Rep Power: 27
Zbird is a name known to allZbird is a name known to allZbird is a name known to allZbird is a name known to allZbird is a name known to allZbird is a name known to all
Are you guys driving in SPORT on HWY to get this better mileage?
 
  #9  
Old 08-14-2014, 07:34 AM
Cscat's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 348
Rep Power: 35
Cscat is a glorious beacon of lightCscat is a glorious beacon of lightCscat is a glorious beacon of lightCscat is a glorious beacon of lightCscat is a glorious beacon of lightCscat is a glorious beacon of light
Its all relative. I feel like I have a Prius now compared to the Ferrari and Lamborghini.
 
  #10  
Old 08-14-2014, 08:20 AM
niranjan's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: St. Charles, IL
Posts: 2
Rep Power: 0
niranjan is on a distinguished road
Sport mode won't shift into 7th gear in most highway driving. I've found I need to manually shift into 7th or not drive in sport to get good highway mileage.
 
  #11  
Old 08-15-2014, 12:36 PM
shayne54's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Elkhart, Indiana
Posts: 51
Rep Power: 24
shayne54 has much to be proud ofshayne54 has much to be proud ofshayne54 has much to be proud ofshayne54 has much to be proud ofshayne54 has much to be proud ofshayne54 has much to be proud ofshayne54 has much to be proud ofshayne54 has much to be proud ofshayne54 has much to be proud of
I'm averaging 17.0 in mine with a very heavy foot.
 
  #12  
Old 08-15-2014, 01:53 PM
JSF721's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: LI, New York
Posts: 997
Rep Power: 67
JSF721 has much to be proud ofJSF721 has much to be proud ofJSF721 has much to be proud ofJSF721 has much to be proud ofJSF721 has much to be proud ofJSF721 has much to be proud ofJSF721 has much to be proud ofJSF721 has much to be proud ofJSF721 has much to be proud ofJSF721 has much to be proud of
I got about 22 average on a long trip to CT. About 400 Miles round trip.


I was not in sport mode.


Around town I get anywhere between 10-17 depending on driving mode and how much fun I am having.
 
  #13  
Old 08-15-2014, 08:31 PM
ryem3's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Rye, NY
Posts: 3,335
Rep Power: 199
ryem3 Is a GOD !ryem3 Is a GOD !ryem3 Is a GOD !ryem3 Is a GOD !ryem3 Is a GOD !ryem3 Is a GOD !ryem3 Is a GOD !ryem3 Is a GOD !ryem3 Is a GOD !ryem3 Is a GOD !ryem3 Is a GOD !
Originally Posted by mcurtisal
Interesting post. I also moved up from a 2008 TT to a 2012 and noticed right away I'm getting about 2-3mpg less. I was quite surprised because I thought the DFI was touted as being more efficient. No complaints though because the 997.2 is a much nicer drive.
My results exactly. A bit surprised, but obviously this is typical. Nicely better than the gtr I had though, which typically pulled 13!
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Mini George
Automotive Parts & Accessories For Sale/Wanted
4
07-29-2019 12:20 PM
BlackMarketRacing
996 Turbo / GT2
37
12-08-2015 01:49 PM
alevine
GT3/GT2
19
11-04-2015 10:05 AM
gulf gt
Aston Martin
46
08-27-2015 10:27 AM
vividracing
997 Turbo / GT2
8
08-21-2015 06:34 AM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: 997.2 Turbo S HWY gas mileage?



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:35 PM.