Car comparison

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4vsPorsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6

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

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Porsche 911 (991)

Carrera 4 3.4

350 hp3436 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015
VS

Porsche 911 Targa (997)

Targa 4 3.6

325 hp3596 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspirated2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    390 Nm
    288 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    241 hp/t
    180 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    218 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    731 km
    454 mi
  • Largest trunk
    385 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
Power
350hp261kW
325hp242kW
Torque
390Nm288lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
To 99% top speed
68.4s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
77.1s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
18.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
210hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
731km454mi
Calculated
578km359mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
3,596cc219cu in
Length
4,491mm177in
4,427mm174in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,304mm51in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,532mm60in
-
Rear track
1,560mm61in
-
Trunk volume
385L
-
Max trunk volume-
105L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
68L
67L
CO2 emissions
218g/km
280g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.47,400 rpm5,600 rpm7,650 rpm
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.66,800 rpm4,250 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
18.8 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
350 hp
261 kW
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
325 hp
242 kW

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4 has 25 hp more than Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6 and Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
1,550 kg
3,417 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)Carrera 4 3.4
285 km/h
177 mph
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
275 km/h
171 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.44.9 s
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.65.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4 and Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6: 0.9 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)Carrera 4 3.4
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4 and Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6: 2.3 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)Carrera 4 3.4
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
731 km
454 mi
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
578 km
359 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
350 hp
261 kW
4.9 s
285 km/h
177 mph
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
325 hp
242 kW
5.8 s
275 km/h
171 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)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 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
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 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)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.9 s
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
5.8 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)Carrera 4 3.4
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.8 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Range score
731 km
454 mi
578 km
359 mi
CO2 score
218 g/km
280 g/km
Trunk score
385 L
13.6 cu ft
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 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) Carrera 4 3.4Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 154 km (95 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 280 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 62 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
  • Largest trunk

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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