Car comparison

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0vsPorsche 911 Targa (991) 4 3.4

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

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Porsche 911 (991 II)

Carrera 3.0

370 hp2981 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2015-2018
VS

Porsche 911 Targa (991)

4 3.4

350 hp3436 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspirated2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    293 km/h
    182 mph
  • Most powerful
    370 hp
    276 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    255 hp/t
    190 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    169 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    865 km
    537 mi
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
Power
370hp276kW
350hp261kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
390Nm288lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.0s99% target: 290 km/h / 180 mph
Calculated
66.0s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
13.3s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
310Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
865km537mi
Calculated
782km486mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,981cc182cu in
3,436cc210cu in
Length
4,499mm177in
4,491mm177in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,294mm51in
1,298mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,450mm96in
Front track-
1,532mm60in
Rear track-
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
145L
285L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
68L
CO2 emissions
169g/km
204g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 3.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.06,500 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.47,400 rpm5,600 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.3 s
14.7 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
120 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
370 hp
276 kW
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
350 hp
261 kW

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0 has 20 hp more than Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 3.4 and Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 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 3.0
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
390 Nm
288 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
1,560 kg
3,439 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 3.0
293 km/h
182 mph
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 3.04.4 s
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.44.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0 and Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 3.4: 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 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0 and Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 3.4: 1.3 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 II)Carrera 3.0
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
865 km
537 mi
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
782 km
486 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
370 hp
276 kW
4.4 s
293 km/h
182 mph
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
350 hp
261 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 3.0
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,499 mm
177.1 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 in
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 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 3.0
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 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 3.0
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.4 s
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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 II)Carrera 3.0
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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 3.0Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
Power
370 hp
276 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.8 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,499 mm
177.1 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Range score
865 km
537 mi
782 km
486 mi
CO2 score
169 g/km
204 g/km
Trunk score
145 L
5.1 cu ft
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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 3.0Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 3.4
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 83 km (52 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 35 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 3.4

  • Has 140 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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