Car comparison

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0vsPorsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4

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

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Porsche 911 (991 II)

Carrera 3.0

370 hp2981 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2015-2018
VS

Porsche 911 (991)

Carrera 4 3.4

350 hp3436 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    293 km/h
    182 mph
  • Most powerful
    370 hp
    276 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    255 hp/t
    190 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    169 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    865 km
    537 mi
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
370hp276kW
350hp261kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
390Nm288lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
283 km/h
176 mph
To 99% top speed
61.0s99% target: 290 km/h / 180 mph
Calculated
62.6s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
13.3s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
310Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
865km537mi
Calculated
791km491mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,981cc182cu in
3,436cc210cu in
Length
4,499mm177in
4,491mm177in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,294mm51in
1,304mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,450mm96in
Front track-
1,532mm60in
Rear track-
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
145L
385L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
68L
CO2 emissions
169g/km
200g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.06,500 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.47,400 rpm5,600 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.3 s
14.3 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
283 km/h
176 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
120 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
370 hp
276 kW
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
350 hp
261 kW

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0 has 20 hp more than Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4 and Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 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 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
1,470 kg
3,241 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 II)Carrera 3.0
293 km/h
182 mph
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
283 km/h
176 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.04.4 s
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.44.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0 and Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4: 0.1 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 II)Carrera 3.0
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0 and Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4: 1.2 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 II)Carrera 3.0
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
865 km
537 mi
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
791 km
491 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
370 hp
276 kW
4.4 s
293 km/h
182 mph
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
350 hp
261 kW
4.5 s
283 km/h
176 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 II)Carrera 3.0
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,499 mm
177.1 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 in
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,304 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 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0 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 II)Carrera 3.0
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.4 s
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
4.5 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 II)Carrera 3.0
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
370 hp
276 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.5 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
283 km/h
176 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,499 mm
177.1 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,304 mm
51.3 in
Range score
865 km
537 mi
791 km
491 mi
CO2 score
169 g/km
200 g/km
Trunk score
145 L
5.1 cu ft
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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 II) Carrera 3.0Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 74 km (46 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 31 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Has 240 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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