Porsche 911 (992)
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Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4S 3.0vsPorsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4S 3.0
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.6 s
- Fastest top speed306 km/h190 mph
- Most powerful450 hp336 kW
- Highest torque530 Nm391 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.0 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions206 g/km
- Best overall score71/100
- Best performance score85/100
- Best economy score83/100
Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
- Lightest1,490 kg3,285 lb
- Best power-to-weight289 hp/t215 kW/t3.5 kg/hp
- Lowest highway consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
- Best estimated range747 km464 mi
- Largest trunk385 L
- Best practicality score50/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0 | Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 450hp336kW | 430hp321kW |
| Torque | 530Nm391lb-ft | 440Nm325lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,565kg3,450lb | 1,490kg3,285lb |
| Gross weight | 2,010kg4,431lb | 1,895kg4,178lb |
| Top speed | 306 km/h 190 mph | 302 km/h 188 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 83.1s99% target: 303 km/h / 188 mph Calculated | 56.6s99% target: 299 km/h / 186 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.6s | 4.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 12.7s | 11.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.4s Calculated | 3.8s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK | 9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK | 12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK | 7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.7s Calculated | 11.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 288hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb Calculated | 289hp/t215kW/t131hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton Calculated | 295Nm/t198lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 744km463mi Calculated | 747km464mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,981cc182cu in | 3,800cc232cu in |
| Length | 4,519mm178in | 4,509mm178in |
| Width | 1,852mm73in | 1,852mm73in |
| Height | 1,300mm51in | 1,296mm51in |
| Wheelbase | 2,450mm96in | 2,450mm96in |
| Front track | 1,589mm63in | 1,538mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,557mm61in | 1,560mm61in |
| Trunk volume | 132L | 385L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 67L | 68L |
| CO2 emissions | 206g/km | 212g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4S 3.0: Power / Torque
- Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0 | 6,500 rpm | 2,300-5,000 rpm | 7,500 rpm |
| Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8 | 7,500 rpm | 5,750 rpm | 7,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0 | Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.4 s | 3.8 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.6 s | 4.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 12.7 s | 11.8 s |
| Top speed | 306 km/h 190 mph | 302 km/h 188 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 1.8 s | 2.1 s |
330 ft 101 m | 4.9 s | 5.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.5 s | 7.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.8 s | 10.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.7 s | 11.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 193 km/h 120 mph | 200 km/h 125 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0 | 450 hp 336 kW |
| Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8 | 430 hp 321 kW |
Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4S 3.0 has 20 hp more than Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8.
The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8 and Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4S 3.0: 20 hp (15 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0 | 530 Nm 391 lb-ft |
| Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8 | 440 Nm 325 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0 | 1,565 kg 3,450 lb |
| Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8 | 1,490 kg 3,285 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0 | 306 km/h 190 mph |
| Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8 | 302 km/h 188 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0 | 3.6 s |
| Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8 | 4.0 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4S 3.0 and Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8: 0.4 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0 | 9.0 L/100 km 26.1 mpg US 31.4 mpg UK |
| Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8 | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0 | 288 hp/t 214 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp |
| Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8 | 289 hp/t 215 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0 | 744 km 463 mi |
| Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8 | 747 km 464 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0 | 450 hp 336 kW | 3.6 s | 306 km/h 190 mph |
| Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8 | 430 hp 321 kW | 4.0 s | 302 km/h 188 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0 |
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| Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0 |
| 9.0 L/100 km 26.1 mpg US 31.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8 |
| 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | ||||||
Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4S 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0 | 9.0 L/100 km 26.1 mpg US 31.4 mpg UK | 3.6 s |
| Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8 | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | 4.0 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0 | 288 hp/t 214 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp | 9.0 L/100 km 26.1 mpg US 31.4 mpg UK |
| Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8 | 289 hp/t 215 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0 | Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 450 hp 336 kW | 430 hp 321 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 530 Nm 391 lb-ft | 440 Nm 325 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.6 s | 4.0 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 306 km/h 190 mph | 302 km/h 188 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,565 kg 3,450 lb | 1,490 kg 3,285 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 9.0 L/100 km 26.1 mpg US 31.4 mpg UK | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 744 km 463 mi | 747 km 464 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 206 g/km | 212 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 132 L 4.7 cu ft | 385 L 13.6 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 288 hp/t 214 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp | 289 hp/t 215 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4S 3.0 | Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8 |
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| Consumption | 9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK | 9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 15.75 LC100 km | 15.92 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 25.35 LC100 mi | 25.63 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal | 1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,363 LC/year | 2,389 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4S 3.0
- Has 20 hp more
- Has 90 Nm more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
- Emits 6 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
Cons
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
- Is 75 kg lighter
- Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 3 km (2 mi) more estimated range
- Has 253 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Lowest top speed
- Highest CO2 emissions
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