Car comparison

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8vsPorsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6

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 (996)

GT3 3.6

360 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-2001

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
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    340 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
Power
400hp298kW
360hp268kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,415kg3,120lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
302 km/h
188 mph
To 99% top speed
62.9s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph
Calculated
67.4s99% target: 299 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
13.1s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
20.1L/100 km11.7mpg US14.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
283hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
267hp/t199kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
674km419mi
Calculated
690km429mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,491mm177in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,270mm50in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,475mm58in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,495mm59in
Trunk volume
340L
-
Max trunk volume-
110L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
64L
89L
CO2 emissions
223g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.87,400 rpm5,600 rpm7,650 rpm
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.67,200 rpm5,000 rpm7,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.1 s
14.1 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
302 km/h
188 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
121 mph
189 km/h
118 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 (996)GT3 3.6
360 hp
268 kW

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8 has 40 hp more than Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6 and Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8: 40 hp (30 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 (996)GT3 3.6
370 Nm
273 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 (996)GT3 3.6
1,350 kg
2,976 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 (996)GT3 3.6
302 km/h
188 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 (996)GT3 3.64.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8 and Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6: 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)Carrera S 3.8
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8 and Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6: 3.4 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 (996)GT3 3.6
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8
674 km
419 mi
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
690 km
429 mi

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 (996)GT3 3.6
360 hp
268 kW
4.8 s
302 km/h
188 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 (996)GT3 3.6
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 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)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 (996)GT3 3.6
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 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 (996)GT3 3.6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
4.8 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 (996)GT3 3.6
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
Power
400 hp
298 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.8 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
302 km/h
188 mph
Lightness
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 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
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in
Range score
674 km
419 mi
690 km
429 mi
CO2 score
223 g/km
-
Trunk score
340 L
12.0 cu ft
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
267 hp/t
199 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 (996) GT3 3.6
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 230 L more trunk volume

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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Has 16 km (10 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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