Car comparison

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

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

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Porsche 911 (991)

Carrera 4S 3.8

400 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015
VS

Porsche 911 (992)

Carrera T 3.0

385 hp2981 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2022-2024

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    299 km/h
    186 mph
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Lightest
    1,465 kg
    3,230 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    273 hp/t
    204 kW/t
    3.7 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
  • Best estimated range
    687 km
    427 mi
  • Largest trunk
    385 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0
Power
400hp298kW
385hp287kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
299 km/h
186 mph
291 km/h
181 mph
To 99% top speed
64.1s99% target: 296 km/h / 184 mph
Calculated
77.9s99% target: 288 km/h / 179 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
13.4s
Calculated
15.1s
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
273hp/t204kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
262hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
687km427mi
Calculated
627km390mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
2,981cc182cu in
Length
4,491mm177in
4,530mm178in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,296mm51in
1,293mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,538mm61in
-
Rear track
1,552mm61in
-
Ground clearance-
115mm5in
Trunk volume
385L
132L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
68L
64L
CO2 emissions
233g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S 3.8Porsche 911 (992) Carrera T 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (992) Carrera T 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.87,400 rpm5,600 rpm7,650 rpm
Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.06,500 rpm1,950-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.4 s
15.1 s
Top speed
299 km/h
186 mph
291 km/h
181 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8
400 hp
298 kW
Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0
385 hp
287 kW

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S 3.8 has 15 hp more than Porsche 911 (992) Carrera T 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Carrera T 3.0 and Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S 3.8: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0
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 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8
299 km/h
186 mph
Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0
291 km/h
181 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

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 4S 3.8
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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 4S 3.8
273 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8
687 km
427 mi
Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0
627 km
390 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8
400 hp
298 kW
4.5 s
299 km/h
186 mph
Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0
385 hp
287 kW
4.5 s
291 km/h
181 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 4S 3.8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
299 km/h
186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in
Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,293 mm
50.9 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 4S 3.8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
299 km/h
186 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S 3.8 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 4S 3.8
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
4.5 s
Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8
273 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8Porsche911 (992)Carrera T 3.0
Power
400 hp
298 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.5 s
Top speed
299 km/h
186 mph
291 km/h
181 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,293 mm
50.9 in
Range score
687 km
427 mi
627 km
390 mi
CO2 score
233 g/km
-
Trunk score
385 L
13.6 cu ft
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
273 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S 3.8Porsche 911 (992) Carrera T 3.0
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S 3.8

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 59 km (37 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 253 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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