Car comparison

Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8vsFerrari California T 3.9 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche 911 (991)

Turbo S 3.8

560 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2013-2016
VS

Ferrari California T

3.9 V8

560 hp3855 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    318 km/h
    198 mph
  • Most powerful
    560 hp
    418 kW
  • Lightest
    1,605 kg
    3,538 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    349 hp/t
    260 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    227 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    375 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
Power
560hp418kW
560hp418kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
755Nm557lb-ft
Curb weight
1,605kg3,538lb
1,625kg3,583lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
-
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
44.5s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
66.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.1s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
8.7s
Calculated
11.2s
0-60 mph
3.0s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
10.6s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
349hp/t260kW/t158hp/1000 lb
Calculated
345hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
436Nm/t292lb-ft/ton
Calculated
465Nm/t311lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
701km436mi
Calculated
743km462mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
3,855cc235cu in
Length
4,506mm177in
4,570mm180in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,910mm75in
Height
1,296mm51in
1,322mm52in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,539mm61in
1,631mm64in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,605mm63in
Trunk volume
375L
241L
Max trunk volume-
340L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
68L
78L
CO2 emissions
227g/km
250g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8Ferrari California T 3.9 V8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari California T 3.9 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.86,500-6,750 rpm2,100-4,250 rpm7,000 rpm
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V87,500 rpm4,750 rpm7,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.0 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.1 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.7 s
11.2 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.7 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.0 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.0 s
9.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.6 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
222 km/h
138 mph
202 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
560 hp
418 kW
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
560 hp
418 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
755 Nm
557 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
1,625 kg
3,583 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
318 km/h
198 mph
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
315 km/h
196 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.83.1 s
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V83.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8 and Ferrari California T 3.9 V8: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8 and Ferrari California T 3.9 V8: 0.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
349 hp/t
260 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
701 km
436 mi
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
743 km
462 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
560 hp
418 kW
3.1 s
318 km/h
198 mph
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
560 hp
418 kW
3.6 s
315 km/h
196 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
375 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,506 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,570 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,322 mm
52.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
3.1 s
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
3.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
349 hp/t
260 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
560 hp
418 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
755 Nm
557 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.1 s
3.6 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
375 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,506 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,570 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,322 mm
52.0 in
Range score
701 km
436 mi
743 km
462 mi
CO2 score
227 g/km
250 g/km
Trunk score
375 L
13.2 cu ft
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
349 hp/t
260 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8Ferrari California T 3.9 V8
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 134 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 23 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Ferrari California T 3.9 V8

  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Has 42 km (26 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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