Car comparison

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6vsPorsche 911 (991 II) GT3 4.0

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

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Porsche 911 (997)

Turbo 3.6

480 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2006-2009
VS

Porsche 911 (991 II)

GT3 4.0

500 hp3996 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2017-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Porsche 911 (991 II) GT3 4.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Most powerful
    500 hp
    373 kW
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    350 hp/t
    261 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.4 L/100 km
    12.1 mpg US
    14.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    288 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    504 km
    313 mi
  • Largest trunk
    125 L
  • Best economy score
    73/100

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6

  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
Power
480hp358kW
500hp373kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
460Nm339lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,777kg3,918lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
318 km/h
198 mph
To 99% top speed
57.5s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
71.2s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.4s
0-200 km/h
10.6s
Calculated
11.0s
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.8L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.4s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
296hp/t221kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
350hp/t261kW/t159hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
383Nm/t256lb-ft/ton
Calculated
322Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
493km306mi
Calculated
504km313mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
3,996cc244cu in
Length
4,450mm175in
4,562mm180in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,271mm50in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,457mm97in
Front track-
1,551mm61in
Rear track-
1,555mm61in
Ground clearance-
88mm3in
Trunk volume-
125L
Max trunk volume
105L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
67L
64L
CO2 emissions
326g/km
288g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6Porsche 911 (991 II) GT3 4.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (991 II) GT3 4.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.66,000 rpm1,950 rpm6,250 rpm
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.08,250 rpm6,000 rpm9,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.6 s
11.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
318 km/h
198 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
208 km/h
129 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
480 hp
358 kW
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
500 hp
373 kW

Porsche 911 (991 II) GT3 4.0 has 20 hp more than Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6 and Porsche 911 (991 II) GT3 4.0: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
460 Nm
339 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
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 (997)Turbo 3.6
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
318 km/h
198 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.63.7 s
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.03.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) GT3 4.0 and Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6: 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 (997)Turbo 3.6
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) GT3 4.0 and Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6: 0.9 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 (997)Turbo 3.6
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
350 hp/t
261 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
493 km
306 mi
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
504 km
313 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
480 hp
358 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
500 hp
373 kW
3.4 s
318 km/h
198 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 (997)Turbo 3.6
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 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
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,271 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 (997)Turbo 3.6
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (991 II) GT3 4.0 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 (997)Turbo 3.6
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
3.7 s
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 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 (997)Turbo 3.6
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
350 hp/t
261 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (991 II)GT3 4.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
318 km/h
198 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,271 mm
50.0 in
Range score
493 km
306 mi
504 km
313 mi
CO2 score
326 g/km
288 g/km
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
350 hp/t
261 kW/t
2.9 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 (997) Turbo 3.6Porsche 911 (991 II) GT3 4.0
Consumption13.6 L/100 km17.3 mpg US20.8 mpg UK12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.80 LC100 km22.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.30 LC100 mi35.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,040 L539 US gal449 UK gal1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,570 LC/year3,334 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6

  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

Porsche 911 (991 II) GT3 4.0

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 53 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 11 km (7 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 38 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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