Car comparison

Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6vsPorsche 911 (991) Carrera 3.4

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

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Porsche 911 (996)

GT3 3.6

360 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-2001
VS

Porsche 911 (991)

Carrera 3.4

350 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Highest torque
    390 Nm
    288 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    780 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    340 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6

  • Fastest top speed
    302 km/h
    188 mph
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    267 hp/t
    199 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (996)GT3 3.6Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
Power
360hp268kW
350hp261kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
390Nm288lb-ft
Curb weight
1,350kg2,976lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
287 km/h
178 mph
To 99% top speed
66.9s99% target: 299 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
59.6s99% target: 284 km/h / 177 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
14.0s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.1L/100 km11.7mpg US14.1mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
267hp/t199kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
246hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
690km429mi
Calculated
780km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
3,436cc210cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,491mm177in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,270mm50in
1,303mm51in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,475mm58in
1,532mm60in
Rear track
1,495mm59in
1,518mm60in
Trunk volume-
340L
Max trunk volume
110L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
89L
64L
CO2 emissions-
191g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 3.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.67,200 rpm5,000 rpm7,450 rpm
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.47,400 rpm5,600 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (996)GT3 3.6Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
13.6 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
287 km/h
178 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
360 hp
268 kW
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
350 hp
261 kW

Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6 has 10 hp more than Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 3.4 and Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
390 Nm
288 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
1,420 kg
3,131 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 (996)GT3 3.6
302 km/h
188 mph
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
287 km/h
178 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.64.8 s
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.44.4 s

Although Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6 has more power, Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 3.4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 3.4 and Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6: 0.4 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 (996)GT3 3.6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 3.4 and Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6: 4.7 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 (996)GT3 3.6
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
246 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
690 km
429 mi
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
780 km
485 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
360 hp
268 kW
4.8 s
302 km/h
188 mph
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
350 hp
261 kW
4.4 s
287 km/h
178 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 (996)GT3 3.6
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 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 (996)GT3 3.6
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 3.4 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 (996)GT3 3.6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
4.8 s
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.4 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 (996)GT3 3.6
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
246 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (996)GT3 3.6Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
Power
360 hp
268 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.4 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
287 km/h
178 mph
Lightness
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in
Range score
690 km
429 mi
780 km
485 mi
CO2 score
-
191 g/km
Trunk score
110 L
3.9 cu ft
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
246 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 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 (996) GT3 3.6Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 3.4
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 3.4

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 91 km (56 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 230 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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