Car comparison

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera GTS 3.0vsPorsche 911 (991) Carrera GTS 3.8

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

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Porsche 911 (991 II)

Carrera GTS 3.0

450 hp2981 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2017-2018
VS

Porsche 911 (991)

Carrera GTS 3.8

430 hp3800 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera GTS 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    306 hp/t
    228 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    188 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    771 km
    479 mi
  • Largest trunk
    385 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
Power
450hp336kW
430hp321kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,445kg3,186lb
Gross weight
1,935kg4,266lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
304 km/h
189 mph
To 99% top speed
86.6s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
56.2s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
12.4s
11.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
306hp/t228kW/t139hp/1000 lb
Calculated
298hp/t222kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
374Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
771km479mi
Calculated
736km457mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,981cc182cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,528mm178in
4,509mm178in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,284mm51in
1,295mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume-
385L
Max trunk volume
385L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
64L
CO2 emissions
188g/km
202g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera GTS 3.0Porsche 911 (991) Carrera GTS 3.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera GTS 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (991) Carrera GTS 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.06,500 rpm2,150-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm
Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.87,500 rpm5,750 rpm7,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.4 s
11.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
304 km/h
189 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 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
195 km/h
121 mph
201 km/h
125 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
430 hp
321 kW

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera GTS 3.0 has 20 hp more than Porsche 911 (991) Carrera GTS 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera GTS 3.8 and Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera GTS 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 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
1,445 kg
3,186 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 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
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 II)Carrera GTS 3.03.7 s
Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.84.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera GTS 3.0 and Porsche 911 (991) Carrera GTS 3.8: 0.3 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 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
306 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
298 hp/t
222 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
771 km
479 mi
Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
736 km
457 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
430 hp
321 kW
4.0 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 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 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
1,295 mm
51.0 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 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera GTS 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 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
3.7 s
Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.0 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 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
306 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
298 hp/t
222 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
430 hp
321 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
304 km/h
189 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Range score
771 km
479 mi
736 km
457 mi
CO2 score
188 g/km
202 g/km
Trunk score
385 L
13.6 cu ft
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
306 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
298 hp/t
222 kW/t
3.4 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 II) Carrera GTS 3.0Porsche 911 (991) Carrera GTS 3.8
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera GTS 3.0

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 35 km (22 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera GTS 3.8

  • Is 25 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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