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Porsche 911 Targa (997) · Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8vsPorsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0

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

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Porsche 911 Targa (997) · Facelift 2008

Targa 4S 3.8

385 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspirated2008-2013
VS

Porsche 911 (991 II)

Carrera 3.0

370 hp2981 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
Power
385hp287kW
370hp276kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Top speed
297 km/h
185 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
67.5s99% target: 294 km/h / 183 mph
Calculated
63.9s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
14.5s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
250hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
259hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
315Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
609km378mi
Calculated
771km479mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
2,981cc182cu in
Length
4,435mm175in
4,499mm177in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,294mm51in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,450mm96in
Trunk volume-
145L
Max trunk volume
105L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
67L
64L
CO2 emissions
259g/km
190g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.86,500 rpm4,200 rpm6,750 rpm
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.06,500 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.5 s
13.8 s
Top speed
297 km/h
185 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
385 hp
287 kW
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
370 hp
276 kW

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8 has 15 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 (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
1,430 kg
3,153 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
297 km/h
185 mph
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.84.9 s
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.04.6 s

Although Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8 has more power, Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0 and Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8: 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0 and Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8: 2.7 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
259 hp/t
193 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
609 km
378 mi
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
771 km
479 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
385 hp
287 kW
4.9 s
297 km/h
185 mph
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
370 hp
276 kW
4.6 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
297 km/h
185 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
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

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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
297 km/h
185 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
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

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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.6 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
Power
385 hp
287 kW
370 hp
276 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.6 s
Top speed
297 km/h
185 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
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
Range score
609 km
378 mi
771 km
479 mi
CO2 score
259 g/km
190 g/km
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
259 hp/t
193 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 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 162 km (101 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 69 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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