Car comparison

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0vsPorsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 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 (997)

Targa 4S 3.8

355 hp3824 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspirated2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    370 hp
    276 kW
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    145 L
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8
Power
370hp276kW
355hp265kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Gross weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.9s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
74.2s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
259hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
315Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
771km479mi
Calculated
563km350mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,981cc182cu in
3,824cc233cu in
Length
4,499mm177in
4,427mm174in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,294mm51in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,350mm93in
Trunk volume
145L
-
Max trunk volume-
105L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
67L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
286g/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 (997) Targa 4S 3.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 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 (997)Targa 4S 3.86,600 rpm4,600 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
16.5 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
180 km/h
112 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 (997)Targa 4S 3.8
355 hp
265 kW

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0 has 15 hp more than Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4S 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4S 3.8 and Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0: 15 hp (11 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 (997)Targa 4S 3.8
400 Nm
295 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 (997)Targa 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 (997)Targa 4S 3.8
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 3.04.6 s
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.85.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0 and Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4S 3.8: 0.8 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 (997)Targa 4S 3.8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0 and Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4S 3.8: 3.6 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 (997)Targa 4S 3.8
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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 (997)Targa 4S 3.8
563 km
350 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 (997)Targa 4S 3.8
355 hp
265 kW
5.4 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/h4.6 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 (997)Targa 4S 3.8
Power
355 hp
265 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 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 (997)Targa 4S 3.8
Power
355 hp
265 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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 (997)Targa 4S 3.8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
5.4 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 (997)Targa 4S 3.8
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8
Power
370 hp
276 kW
355 hp
265 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.4 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
771 km
479 mi
563 km
350 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
286 g/km
Trunk score
145 L
5.1 cu ft
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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 (997) Targa 4S 3.8
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 208 km (129 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 96 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
  • Largest trunk

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4S 3.8

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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