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Porsche 911 (991) Carrera GTS 3.8vsPorsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6

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

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Porsche 911 (991)

Carrera GTS 3.8

430 hp3800 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2014-2015
VS

Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001

Turbo 3.6

420 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2000-2005

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (991) Carrera GTS 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    304 km/h
    189 mph
  • Most powerful
    430 hp
    321 kW
  • Lightest
    1,445 kg
    3,186 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    298 hp/t
    222 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    385 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
430hp321kW
420hp313kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,445kg3,186lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,885kg4,156lb
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
296 km/h
184 mph
To 99% top speed
56.2s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph
Calculated
71.2s99% target: 293 km/h / 182 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
11.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
298hp/t222kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
273hp/t203kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
364Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
736km457mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,509mm178in
4,465mm176in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,295mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,472mm58in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,528mm60in
Trunk volume
385L
-
Max trunk volume-
100L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
63L
CO2 emissions
202g/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 GTS 3.8Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991) Carrera GTS 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.87,500 rpm5,750 rpm7,750 rpm
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.66,000 rpm2,700-4,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.6 s
14.8 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
296 km/h
184 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
201 km/h
125 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
430 hp
321 kW
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera GTS 3.8 has 10 hp more than Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 and Porsche 911 (991) Carrera GTS 3.8: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
560 Nm
413 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
1,540 kg
3,395 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 GTS 3.8
304 km/h
189 mph
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
296 km/h
184 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 GTS 3.84.0 s
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.64.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera GTS 3.8 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: 0.8 s.

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 GTS 3.8
298 hp/t
222 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
430 hp
321 kW
4.0 s
304 km/h
189 mph
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW
4.8 s
296 km/h
184 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 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
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
430 hp
321 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.8 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
296 km/h
184 mph
Lightness
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
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Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Range score
736 km
457 mi
-
CO2 score
202 g/km
-
Trunk score
385 L
13.6 cu ft
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
298 hp/t
222 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 (991) Carrera GTS 3.8
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera GTS 3.8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 285 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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