Car comparison

Porsche 911 (991 II) GT2 RS 3.8vsPorsche 911 Cabriolet (997) · Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8

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

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Porsche 911 (991 II)

GT2 RS 3.8

700 hp3800 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2017-2019
VS

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) · Facelift 2008

Turbo S 3.8

530 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2010-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (991 II) GT2 RS 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    340 km/h
    211 mph
  • Most powerful
    700 hp
    522 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,470 kg
    3,241 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    476 hp/t
    355 kW/t
    2.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    115 L
  • Best performance score
    95/100

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.7 L/100 km
    14.1 mpg US
    16.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    583 km
    362 mi
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991 II)GT2 RS 3.8Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Power
700hp522kW
530hp395kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
56.2s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph
Calculated
74.1s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.8s
3.4s
0-200 km/h
8.3s
11.3s
0-60 mph
2.7s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.3s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
476hp/t355kW/t216hp/1000 lb
Calculated
319hp/t238kW/t145hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
510Nm/t341lb-ft/ton
Calculated
422Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
542km337mi
Calculated
583km362mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,549mm179in
4,450mm175in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,297mm51in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,453mm97in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,588mm63in
-
Rear track
1,557mm61in
-
Trunk volume
115L
-
Max trunk volume-
105L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
64L
67L
CO2 emissions
269g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (991 II) GT2 RS 3.8Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991 II) GT2 RS 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (991 II)GT2 RS 3.87,000 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm7,250 rpm
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.86,250-6,750 rpm2,100-4,250 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991 II)GT2 RS 3.8Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.7 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.8 s
3.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.3 s
11.3 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
33.3 s
-
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.7 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.5 s
4.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.8 s
7.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.7 s
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.3 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
224 km/h
139 mph
200 km/h
124 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)GT2 RS 3.8
700 hp
522 kW
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
530 hp
395 kW

Porsche 911 (991 II) GT2 RS 3.8 has 170 hp more than Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 and Porsche 911 (991 II) GT2 RS 3.8: 170 hp (127 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)GT2 RS 3.8
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)GT2 RS 3.8
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
1,660 kg
3,660 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)GT2 RS 3.8
340 km/h
211 mph
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
315 km/h
196 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)GT2 RS 3.82.8 s
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.83.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) GT2 RS 3.8 and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8: 0.6 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)GT2 RS 3.8
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

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)GT2 RS 3.8
476 hp/t
355 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
319 hp/t
238 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)GT2 RS 3.8
542 km
337 mi
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
583 km
362 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (991 II)GT2 RS 3.8
700 hp
522 kW
2.8 s
340 km/h
211 mph
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
530 hp
395 kW
3.4 s
315 km/h
196 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)GT2 RS 3.8
Power
700 hp
522 kW
0-100 km/h2.8 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
115 L
4.1 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,297 mm
51.1 in
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 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)GT2 RS 3.8
Power
700 hp
522 kW
0-100 km/h2.8 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 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)GT2 RS 3.8
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
2.8 s
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
3.4 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)GT2 RS 3.8
476 hp/t
355 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
319 hp/t
238 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991 II)GT2 RS 3.8Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Power
700 hp
522 kW
530 hp
395 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.8 s
3.4 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
115 L
4.1 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,297 mm
51.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
542 km
337 mi
583 km
362 mi
CO2 score
269 g/km
-
Trunk score
115 L
4.1 cu ft
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
476 hp/t
355 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
319 hp/t
238 kW/t
3.1 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) GT2 RS 3.8Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991 II) GT2 RS 3.8

  • Has 170 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 157 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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