DecodedCars2015 Porsche 911
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2015 models.
- Class
- Minicompact Cars
- Body styles
- Carrera 4/4s/4gts 2dr Coupe AWD, Carrera 4/4s/4gts Cabriolet AWD, Carrera Base/S 2dr Coupe RWD, Carrera Base/S Cabriolet 2dr Convertible
- Engines
- 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl turbo
- Horsepower
- 350–400 hp
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 23 combined · 21 city / 28 hwy
- Length
- 176.8 in
- Curb weight
- 3,087–3,351 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 7 similar 2015 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2015 Porsche 911 is a minicompact car offered with 3 engines (3.4L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl and 3.8L 6-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.
It measures about 177 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 97-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,197 lb (Carrera 4/4s/4gts 2dr Coupe AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway), 0% better than the 2015 minicompact car average of 23.1 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
What changed for 2015
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2014 911 — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2014; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2014 911 →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Built in: Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 4 2015 911 configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrera 4/4s/4gts 2dr Coupe AWD | 176.8 in | 72.8 in | 51.2 in | 96.5 in | 60.2 / 61.4 in | 3,197 lb | 38/62 |
| Carrera 4/4s/4gts Cabriolet AWD | 176.8 in | 72.8 in | 51.2 in | 96.5 in | 60.2 / 61.4 in | 3,351 lb | 38/62 |
| Carrera Base/S 2dr Coupe RWD | 176.8 in | 71.3 in | 51.2 in | 96.5 in | 60.2 / 59.8 in | 3,087 lb | 38/62 |
| Carrera Base/S Cabriolet 2dr Convertible | 176.8 in | 71.3 in | 51.2 in | 96.5 in | 60.2 / 59.8 in | 3,241 lb | 38/62 |
| Carrera Gts 2dr Coupe RWD | 176.8 in | 72.8 in | 51.2 in | 96.5 in | 60.2 / 61.4 in | 3,142 lb | 38/62 |
| Carrera Gts Cabriolet 2dr Convertible | 176.8 in | 72.8 in | 51.2 in | 96.5 in | 60.2 / 61.4 in | 3,296 lb | 38/62 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
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| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 911 Carrera | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 28 / 23 | 0% | $3,550 | 386 |
| 911 Carrera 4 | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 27 / 23 | 0% | $3,550 | 389 |
| 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 / 28 / 23 | 0% | $3,550 | 382 |
| 911 Carrera | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 27 / 22 | -5% | $3,750 | 409 |
| 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 27 / 22 | -5% | $3,750 | 405 |
| 911 Carrera S | 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 27 / 22 | -5% | $3,750 | 407 |
| 911 Carrera S | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 27 / 22 | -5% | $3,750 | 400 |
| 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 22 | -5% | $3,750 | 412 |
| 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 27 / 22 | -5% | $3,750 | 407 |
| 911 Carrera 4 | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 27 / 22 | -5% | $3,750 | 406 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 27 / 22 | -5% | $3,750 | 398 |
| 911 Carrera 4S | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 22 | -5% | $3,750 | 408 |
| 911 Targa 4 | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 22 | -5% | $3,750 | 409 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 21 | -9% | $3,900 | 414 |
| 911 Carrera 4S | 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | -9% | $3,900 | 418 |
| 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | -9% | $3,900 | 423 |
| 911 Targa 4 | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | -9% | $3,900 | 422 |
| 911 Targa 4S | 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 21 | -9% | $3,900 | 431 |
| 911 Targa 4S | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 21 | -9% | $3,900 | 419 |
| 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 21 | -9% | $3,900 | 419 |
| 911 Carrera GTS | 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | -9% | $3,900 | 423 |
| 911 Carrera GTS | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 21 | -9% | $3,900 | 418 |
| 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 25 / 21 | -9% | $3,900 | 420 |
| 911 Carrera 4 GTS | 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 21 | -9% | $3,900 | 428 |
| 911 Carrera 4 GTS | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 25 / 21 | -9% | $3,900 | 420 |
| 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 21 | -9% | $3,900 | 432 |
| 911 Turbo | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 24 / 20 | -13% | $4,100 | 449 |
| 911 Turbo S | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 24 / 20 | -13% | $4,100 | 449 |
| 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 20 | -13% | $4,100 | 438 |
| 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 20 | -13% | $4,100 | 438 |
| 911 GT3 | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 17 | -18% | $4,850 | 527 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2015 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2015 Porsche 911.
Similar 2015 minicompact cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Porsche 911 (this car) | 23 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder | 22 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2015 Jaguar F-Type | 23 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2015 Porsche Cayman | 25 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2015 Porsche Boxster | 25 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG | 15 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2015 BMW Z4 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Recalls (2)
Child Seat · Dec 11, 2019
NHTSA campaign 19V875000 · 15,501 vehicles
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2014 Cayman and Cayman S, 2014-2016 911 GT3, 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R, 2018 911 GT3 and 911 GT2 RS and 2019 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3, and 911 GT2 RS vehicles. The Child Restraint System (CRS) instructions within the Owner's Manual may not provide enough specificity for proper installation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
- Risk
- Improper CRS installation increases the risk of an injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
- Fix
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will provide a an Owner's Manual supplement with proper CRS installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKC0.
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch · Nov 4, 2014
NHTSA campaign 14V698000 · 1,382 vehicles
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayman vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to September 23, 2014. The front hood upper lock components were not manufactured to specification and may fail to securely latch the vehicle's hood during operation.
- Risk
- A failure of the hood latching mechanism may cause the hood to suddenly open during vehicle operation and will severely impede the driver's ability to see out the front windshield, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Fix
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock on the front hood, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AE04.
Not every 2015 Porsche 911 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2015 Porsche 911 buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Electrical System — 4 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Engine — 3 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Visibility — 1 owner reports. Check all exterior lights, wipers and the windshield for cracks.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 31,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2015 Porsche 911. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other 911 years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 911 | 21 | 178 in | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 911 | 21 | 178 in | Not rated | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 911 | 21 | 178 in | Not rated | 5 | 7 |
| 2023 911 | 21 | 178 in | Not rated | 8 | 3 |
| 2022 911 | 21 | 178 in | Not rated | 8 | 10 |
| 2021 911 | 21 | 178 in | Not rated | 8 | 6 |
| 2020 911 | 20 | 178 in | Not rated | 8 | 7 |
| 2019 911 | 25 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 911 | 25 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 911 | 25 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 5 | 6 |
| 2016 911 | 23 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 911 | 23 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 4 | 4 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Porsche. How we calculate this →