Car comparison

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4S 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 (992)

Carrera 4S 3.0

450 hp2981 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2018-2024
VS

Porsche 911 (991)

Carrera GTS 3.8

430 hp3800 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4S 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    306 km/h
    190 mph
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    744 km
    463 mi
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera GTS 3.8

  • Lightest
    1,445 kg
    3,186 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    298 hp/t
    222 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    202 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    385 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
Power
450hp336kW
430hp321kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,565kg3,450lb
1,445kg3,186lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
304 km/h
189 mph
To 99% top speed
83.1s99% target: 303 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
56.2s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
12.7s
11.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
288hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
298hp/t222kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
744km463mi
Calculated
736km457mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,981cc182cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,519mm178in
4,509mm178in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,295mm51in
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
64L
CO2 emissions
206g/km
202g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4S 3.0Porsche 911 (991) Carrera GTS 3.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4S 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 (992)Carrera 4S 3.06,500 rpm2,300-5,000 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 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0Porsche911 (991)Carrera 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
11.6 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
304 km/h
189 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
201 km/h
125 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4S 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 (992) Carrera 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 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
530 Nm
391 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 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
1,565 kg
3,450 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 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
306 km/h
190 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 (992)Carrera 4S 3.03.6 s
Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.84.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4S 3.0 and Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
288 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 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 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
744 km
463 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 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
3.6 s
306 km/h
190 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 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 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 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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 (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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 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 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 (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 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 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
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
304 km/h
189 mph
Lightness
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 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
744 km
463 mi
736 km
457 mi
CO2 score
206 g/km
202 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
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 (992) Carrera 4S 3.0Porsche 911 (991) Carrera GTS 3.8
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,284 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 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 km (5 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera GTS 3.8

  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 253 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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