Car comparison

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera S 3.0vsPorsche 911 (996) GT3 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 S 3.0

420 hp2981 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2015-2018
VS

Porsche 911 (996)

GT3 3.6

360 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-2001

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera S 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph Unrestricted
    308 km/h
    191 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    292 hp/t
    217 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    736 km
    457 mi
  • Largest trunk
    145 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    41/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991 II)Carrera S 3.0Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
Power
420hp313kW
360hp268kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,440kg3,175lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
308 km/h191 mph
Calculated
302 km/h
188 mph
To 99% top speed
63.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
67.4s99% target: 299 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
12.3s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
20.1L/100 km11.7mpg US14.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
292hp/t217kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
267hp/t199kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
736km457mi
Calculated
690km429mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,981cc182cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,499mm177in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,302mm51in
1,270mm50in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,475mm58in
Rear track
1,518mm60in
1,495mm59in
Trunk volume
145L
-
Max trunk volume
260L
110L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
64L
89L
CO2 emissions
199g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera S 3.0Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera S 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera S 3.06,500 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.67,200 rpm5,000 rpm7,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991 II)Carrera S 3.0Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.3 s
14.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
308 km/h191 mph
Likely limited
302 km/h
188 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
123 mph
189 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera S 3.0
420 hp
313 kW
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
360 hp
268 kW

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera S 3.0 has 60 hp more than Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6 and Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera S 3.0: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera S 3.0
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera S 3.0
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
1,350 kg
2,976 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 S 3.0
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
308 km/h191 mph
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
302 km/h
188 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 S 3.04.3 s
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.64.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera S 3.0 and Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6: 0.5 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 S 3.0
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera S 3.0 and Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6: 4.2 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 S 3.0
292 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera S 3.0
736 km
457 mi
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
690 km
429 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera S 3.0
420 hp
313 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
308 km/h191 mph
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
360 hp
268 kW
4.8 s
302 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 S 3.0
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
308 km/h191 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,499 mm
177.1 in
Height
1,302 mm
51.3 in
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 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 S 3.0
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
308 km/h191 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera S 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 S 3.0
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.3 s
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
4.8 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 S 3.0
292 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991 II)Carrera S 3.0Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
Power
420 hp
313 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
308 km/h191 mph
302 km/h
188 mph
Lightness
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,499 mm
177.1 in
Height
1,302 mm
51.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in
Range score
736 km
457 mi
690 km
429 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
-
Trunk score
145 L
5.1 cu ft
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
292 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.8 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 S 3.0Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera S 3.0

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 46 km (28 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6

  • Is 90 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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