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Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6vsPorsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0

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

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Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001

GT2 3.6

483 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2001-2006
VS

Porsche 911 (991 II)

Carrera 4 GTS 3.0

450 hp2981 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2017-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    216 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    705 km
    438 mi
  • Largest trunk
    385 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6

  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph
  • Most powerful
    483 hp
    360 kW
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    340 hp/t
    254 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
Power
483hp360kW
450hp336kW
Torque
640Nm472lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
310 km/h
193 mph
To 99% top speed
59.0s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
87.8s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
11.6s
Calculated
13.6s
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
340hp/t254kW/t154hp/1000 lb
Calculated
301hp/t224kW/t137hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
451Nm/t302lb-ft/ton
Calculated
368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
690km429mi
Calculated
705km438mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
2,981cc182cu in
Length
4,450mm175in
4,528mm178in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,275mm50in
1,284mm51in
Wheelbase
2,355mm93in
2,450mm96in
Front track-
1,541mm61in
Rear track-
1,544mm61in
Max trunk volume
110L
385L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
89L
67L
CO2 emissions
309g/km
216g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.65,700 rpm3,500-4,500 rpm5,950 rpm
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.06,500 rpm2,150-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.6 s
13.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
310 km/h
193 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
189 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
483 hp
360 kW
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
450 hp
336 kW

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6 has 33 hp more than Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6: 33 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
1,495 kg
3,296 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 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
315 km/h
196 mph
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
310 km/h
193 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.64.1 s
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.04.0 s

Although Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6 has more power, Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6: 0.1 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 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6: 3.4 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 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
340 hp/t
254 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
690 km
429 mi
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
705 km
438 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
483 hp
360 kW
4.1 s
315 km/h
196 mph
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
4.0 s
310 km/h
193 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 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
Power
483 hp
360 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
310 km/h
193 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

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 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
Power
483 hp
360 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
310 km/h
193 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 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 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
4.1 s
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
4.0 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 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
340 hp/t
254 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
Power
483 hp
360 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.0 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
310 km/h
193 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
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
Range score
690 km
429 mi
705 km
438 mi
CO2 score
309 g/km
216 g/km
Trunk score
110 L
3.9 cu ft
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
340 hp/t
254 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 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 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 km (10 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 275 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 93 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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