Car comparison

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4S 3.8vsPorsche 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)

Targa 4S 3.8

355 hp3824 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspirated2006-2008
VS

Porsche 911 (991)

Carrera 4 3.4

350 hp3436 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4

  • 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 economy score
    82/100

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4S 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    288 km/h
    179 mph
  • Most powerful
    355 hp
    265 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
355hp265kW
350hp261kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
390Nm288lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,915kg4,222lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
To 99% top speed
65.9s99% target: 285 km/h / 177 mph
Calculated
68.4s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
231hp/t172kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
568km353mi
Calculated
731km454mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,824cc233cu in
3,436cc210cu in
Length
4,427mm174in
4,491mm177in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,300mm51in
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
285g/km
218g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4S 3.8Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4S 3.8: 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)Targa 4S 3.86,600 rpm4,600 rpm6,850 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)Targa 4S 3.8Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
15.4 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8
355 hp
265 kW
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
350 hp
261 kW

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4S 3.8 has 5 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 Targa (997) Targa 4S 3.8: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8
400 Nm
295 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)Targa 4S 3.8
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
1,450 kg
3,197 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)Targa 4S 3.8
288 km/h
179 mph
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
285 km/h
177 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)Targa 4S 3.84.9 s
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.44.9 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 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4 and Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4S 3.8: 2.5 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)Targa 4S 3.8
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
241 hp/t
180 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 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8
568 km
353 mi
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
731 km
454 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8
355 hp
265 kW
4.9 s
288 km/h
179 mph
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
350 hp
261 kW
4.9 s
285 km/h
177 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)Targa 4S 3.8
Power
355 hp
265 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
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

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)Targa 4S 3.8
Power
355 hp
265 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
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

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)Targa 4S 3.8
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
4.9 s
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.9 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)Targa 4S 3.8
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
355 hp
265 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.9 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 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
568 km
353 mi
731 km
454 mi
CO2 score
285 g/km
218 g/km
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
241 hp/t
180 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4S 3.8Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4S 3.8

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 163 km (102 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 280 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 67 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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