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Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0vsPorsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6

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

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Porsche 911 (991 II)

Carrera 4 GTS 3.0

450 hp2981 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2017-2018
VS

Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001

Turbo 3.6

420 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2000-2005

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph Unrestricted
    308 km/h
    191 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Lightest
    1,515 kg
    3,340 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    297 hp/t
    221 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    385 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
450hp336kW
420hp313kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,885kg4,156lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
308 km/h191 mph
Calculated
303 km/h
188 mph
To 99% top speed
93.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
64.3s99% target: 300 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
12.8s
12.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
297hp/t221kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
273hp/t203kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
364Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
788km490mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,981cc182cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,528mm178in
4,465mm176in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,284mm51in
1,295mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,465mm58in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,522mm60in
Max trunk volume
385L
100L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
67L
64L
CO2 emissions
192g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.06,500 rpm2,150-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.66,000 rpm2,700 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.8 s
12.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
308 km/h191 mph
Likely limited
303 km/h
188 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
195 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0 has 30 hp more than Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 and Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0: 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 4 GTS 3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
560 Nm
413 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
1,540 kg
3,395 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 4 GTS 3.0
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
308 km/h191 mph
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
303 km/h
188 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: 0.6 s.

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 4 GTS 3.0
297 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
3.6 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
308 km/h191 mph
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW
4.2 s
303 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 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
308 km/h191 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
450 hp
336 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
308 km/h191 mph
303 km/h
188 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Range score
788 km
490 mi
-
CO2 score
192 g/km
-
Trunk score
385 L
13.6 cu ft
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
297 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 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 4 GTS 3.0
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 285 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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