DecodedCars2019 Ferrari Portofino
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2019 models.
- Class
- Minicompact Cars
- Body styles
- PORTOFINO
- Engines
- 3.9L 8-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 18 combined · 16 city / 22 hwy
- Length
- 180.7 in
- Curb weight
- 3,669 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 18 MPG combined, 21% below the 2019 minicompact car average of 22.9 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 3 similar 2019 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2019 Ferrari Portofino is a minicompact car offered with a 3.9L 8-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 181 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 105-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,669 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 22 highway), 21% worse than the 2019 minicompact car average of 22.9 MPG, for an estimated $4,550 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 1 recall campaign on file.
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORTOFINO | 180.7 in | 76.4 in | 52 in | 105.1 in | 64.2 / 64.6 in | 3,669 lb | 46/54 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portofino | 3.9L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 22 / 18 | -21% | $4,550 | 485 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2019 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2019 Ferrari Portofino.
Similar 2019 minicompact cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ferrari Portofino (this car) | 18 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2019 Ferrari 488 GTB | 18 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider | 18 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2019 Lamborghini Huracan | 15 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 26, 2022
NHTSA campaign 22V536000 · 23,555 vehicles
- Problem
- Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2005-2009 430, 2019-2020 488 Pista, 2016 F60 America, 2005-2011 612 Scaglietti, 2010-2011 612, 2018-2022 812, 2020-2022 F8 Spider, 2020-2022 F8 Tributo, 2021-2022 Roma, 2009-2017 California, 2015-2017 California T, 2013-2017 F12 Berlinetta, 2017 F12 TDF, 2012-2016 FF, 2017-2020 GTC4 Lusso, 2018-2020 GTC4 Lusso T, 2013-2015 LaFerrari, 2017 LaFerrari Aperta, and 2019-2022 Portofino vehicles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may not vent properly, creating a vacuum inside the brake fluid reservoir, and resulting in a brake fluid leak that may lead to a partial or total loss of brake function.
- Risk
- A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap and update the software to provide a new warning message for low brake fluid, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 22, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is RC 80. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-833.
Not every 2019 Ferrari Portofino is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2019 Ferrari Portofino in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Used 2019 Ferrari Portofino buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2019 Ferrari Portofino. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Portofino years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Portofino | 19 | 180.7 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Portofino | 19 | 180.7 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Portofino | 19 | 180.7 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Portofino | 18 | 180.7 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ferrari. How we calculate this →