Car comparison

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8vsPorsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0

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

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Porsche 911 (991)

Carrera 4 GTS 3.8

430 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2014-2015
VS

Porsche 911 Targa (992)

4S 3.0

450 hp2981 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turbo2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    304 km/h
    189 mph
  • Lightest
    1,470 kg
    3,241 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    293 hp/t
    218 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    233 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    687 km
    427 mi
  • Largest trunk
    385 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0

  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
Power
430hp321kW
450hp336kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
1,875kg4,134lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
304 km/h
189 mph
To 99% top speed
62.4s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph
Calculated
79.7s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
12.9s
Calculated
14.2s
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
293hp/t218kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
274hp/t205kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
687km427mi
Calculated
650km404mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
2,981cc182cu in
Length
4,509mm178in
4,519mm178in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,296mm51in
1,301mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,589mm63in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,557mm61in
Trunk volume
385L
132L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
68L
67L
CO2 emissions
233g/km
235g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.87,500 rpm5,750 rpm7,750 rpm
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.06,500 rpm2,300-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.9 s
14.2 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
304 km/h
189 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
430 hp
321 kW
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
450 hp
336 kW

Porsche 911 Targa (992) 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 Targa (992) 4S 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)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
1,640 kg
3,616 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 GTS 3.8
304 km/h
189 mph
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
304 km/h
189 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 GTS 3.84.4 s
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.04.4 s

Although Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0 has more power, Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 GTS 3.8
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

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 GTS 3.8
293 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
274 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
687 km
427 mi
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
650 km
404 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
430 hp
321 kW
4.4 s
304 km/h
189 mph
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
4.4 s
304 km/h
189 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 GTS 3.8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 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 GTS 3.8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Targa (992) 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
4.4 s
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
4.4 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 GTS 3.8
293 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
274 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
Power
430 hp
321 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.4 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
304 km/h
189 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Range score
687 km
427 mi
650 km
404 mi
CO2 score
233 g/km
235 g/km
Trunk score
385 L
13.6 cu ft
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
293 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
274 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 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 GTS 3.8Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km18.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi29.01 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,704 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 36 km (23 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 253 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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