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Porsche 911 Targa (997) · Facelift 2008 Targa 4 3.6vsPorsche 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 Targa (997) · Facelift 2008

Targa 4 3.6

345 hp3614 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspirated2008-2013
VS

Porsche 911 (991)

Carrera 4 3.4

350 hp3436 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Lightest
    1,470 kg
    3,241 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    238 hp/t
    178 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    200 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    791 km
    491 mi
  • Largest trunk
    385 L
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
345hp257kW
350hp261kW
Torque
390Nm288lb-ft
390Nm288lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
283 km/h
176 mph
To 99% top speed
70.3s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
62.6s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
632km393mi
Calculated
791km491mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,614cc221cu in
3,436cc210cu in
Length
4,435mm175in
4,491mm177in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,304mm51in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,450mm96in
Front track-
1,532mm60in
Rear track-
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume-
385L
Max trunk volume
105L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
67L
68L
CO2 emissions
249g/km
200g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4 3.6Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.66,500 rpm4,400 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
14.3 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
283 km/h
176 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
345 hp
257 kW
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
350 hp
261 kW

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4 has 5 hp more than Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4 3.6 and Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
390 Nm
288 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
1,530 kg
3,373 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
284 km/h
176 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.65.2 s
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.44.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4 and Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4 3.6: 0.7 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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) Carrera 4 3.4 and Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4 3.6: 2.0 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
632 km
393 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
345 hp
257 kW
5.2 s
284 km/h
176 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
Power
345 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
Power
345 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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) Carrera 4 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
5.2 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
345 hp
257 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
4.5 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
283 km/h
176 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 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
632 km
393 mi
791 km
491 mi
CO2 score
249 g/km
200 g/km
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 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 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4 3.6Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 159 km (99 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 280 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 49 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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