Car comparison

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0vsPorsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8

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 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2015-2018
VS

Porsche 911 Targa (991)

4S 3.8

400 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspirated2014-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    259 hp/t
    193 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    190 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    771 km
    479 mi
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Largest trunk
    285 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
Power
370hp276kW
400hp298kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Gross weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
294 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
63.9s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
59.4s99% target: 291 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
259hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
254hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
315Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
279Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
771km479mi
Calculated
739km459mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,981cc182cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,499mm177in
4,491mm177in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,294mm51in
1,289mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,450mm96in
Front track-
1,538mm61in
Rear track-
1,552mm61in
Trunk volume
145L
285L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
68L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
214g/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) 4S 3.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8: 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)4S 3.87,400 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)4S 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
13.1 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
294 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
194 km/h
120 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)4S 3.8
400 hp
298 kW

Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8 has 30 hp more than Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0 and Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8: 30 hp (22 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)4S 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 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
1,575 kg
3,472 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
295 km/h
183 mph
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
294 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 II)Carrera 3.04.6 s
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.84.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8 and Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0: 0.2 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
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0 and Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8: 0.9 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
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 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
771 km
479 mi
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
739 km
459 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
4.6 s
295 km/h
183 mph
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
400 hp
298 kW
4.4 s
294 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 II)Carrera 3.0
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 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)4S 3.8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
294 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,289 mm
50.7 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/h4.6 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
294 km/h
183 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.6 s
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.4 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
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
Power
370 hp
276 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.4 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
294 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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
1,289 mm
50.7 in
Range score
771 km
479 mi
739 km
459 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
214 g/km
Trunk score
145 L
5.1 cu ft
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 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) 4S 3.8
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 32 km (20 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 24 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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