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Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8vsPorsche 911 (992) · Facelift 2024 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 S 3.8

400 hp3800 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2015
VS

Porsche 911 (992) · Facelift 2024

Carrera T 3.0

394 hp2981 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2024-present

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    304 km/h
    189 mph
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Lightest
    1,415 kg
    3,120 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    283 hp/t
    211 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera T 3.0
Power
400hp298kW
394hp294kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,415kg3,120lb
1,490kg3,285lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
62.9s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph
Calculated
80.2s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
13.1s
Calculated
15.0s
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
283hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
674km419mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
2,981cc182cu in
Length
4,491mm177in
4,542mm179in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,293mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,538mm61in
-
Rear track
1,516mm60in
-
Trunk volume
340L
373L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
-
CO2 emissions
223g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera 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
13.1 s
15.0 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 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
194 km/h
121 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 S 3.8
400 hp
298 kW
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera T 3.0
394 hp
294 kW

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8 has 6 hp more than Porsche 911 (992) Facelift 2024 Carrera T 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Facelift 2024 Carrera T 3.0 and Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera 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 S 3.8
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera T 3.0
1,490 kg
3,285 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 S 3.8
304 km/h
189 mph
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera T 3.0
295 km/h
183 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 S 3.84.5 s
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera T 3.04.5 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)Carrera S 3.8
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera T 3.0
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8 and Porsche 911 (992) Facelift 2024 Carrera T 3.0: 1.5 L/100 km.

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 S 3.8
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera T 3.0
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8
400 hp
298 kW
4.5 s
304 km/h
189 mph
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera T 3.0
394 hp
294 kW
4.5 s
295 km/h
183 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 S 3.8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera T 3.0
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
373 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,542 mm
178.8 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 S 3.8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera T 3.0
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 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 S 3.8
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
4.5 s
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera T 3.0
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 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 S 3.8
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera T 3.0
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera T 3.0
Power
400 hp
298 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.5 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
373 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,542 mm
178.8 in
Height
1,293 mm
50.9 in
Range score
674 km
419 mi
-
CO2 score
223 g/km
-
Trunk score
340 L
12.0 cu ft
373 L
13.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 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 S 3.8Porsche 911 (992) Facelift 2024 Carrera T 3.0
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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