Car comparison

Porsche 911 (991 II) Turbo 3.8vsPorsche 911 Cabriolet (991) 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)

Turbo 3.8

540 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2015-2018
VS

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991)

Turbo S 3.8

560 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (991 II) Turbo 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    710 Nm
    524 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,595 kg
    3,516 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    339 hp/t
    252 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    212 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    747 km
    464 mi
  • Best performance score
    94/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991 II)Turbo 3.8Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Turbo S 3.8
Power
540hp403kW
560hp418kW
Torque
710Nm524lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,045kg4,508lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
318 km/h
198 mph
To 99% top speed
45.5s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
44.1s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s
3.1s
0-200 km/h
8.3s
Calculated
8.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.9s
Calculated
3.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.4s
Calculated
10.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
339hp/t252kW/t154hp/1000 lb
Calculated
335hp/t250kW/t152hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
445Nm/t298lb-ft/ton
Calculated
419Nm/t280lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
747km464mi
Calculated
701km436mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,507mm177in
4,506mm177in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,297mm51in
1,295mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,539mm61in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,590mm63in
Trunk volume
115L
-
Max trunk volume
260L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
68L
68L
CO2 emissions
212g/km
227g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (991 II) Turbo 3.8Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Turbo S 3.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991 II) Turbo 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Turbo S 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (991 II)Turbo 3.86,400 rpm2,250-4,000 rpm6,650 rpm
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Turbo S 3.86,500-6,750 rpm2,100-4,250 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991 II)Turbo 3.8Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Turbo S 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.9 s
3.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
3.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.3 s
8.6 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
36.0 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
318 km/h
198 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.7 s
4.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.8 s
9.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.4 s
10.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
227 km/h
141 mph
222 km/h
138 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Turbo 3.8
540 hp
403 kW
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Turbo S 3.8
560 hp
418 kW

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Turbo S 3.8 has 20 hp more than Porsche 911 (991 II) Turbo 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Turbo 3.8 and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Turbo S 3.8: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Turbo 3.8
710 Nm
524 lb-ft
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Turbo 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)Turbo 3.8
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Turbo S 3.8
1,670 kg
3,682 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)Turbo 3.8
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Turbo S 3.8
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 (991 II)Turbo 3.83.0 s
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Turbo S 3.83.1 s

Although Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Turbo S 3.8 has more power, Porsche 911 (991 II) Turbo 3.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Turbo 3.8 and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Turbo S 3.8: 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 (991 II)Turbo 3.8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Turbo S 3.8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Turbo 3.8 and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Turbo S 3.8: 0.6 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)Turbo 3.8
339 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Turbo S 3.8
335 hp/t
250 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Turbo 3.8
747 km
464 mi
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Turbo S 3.8
701 km
436 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (991 II)Turbo 3.8
540 hp
403 kW
3.0 s
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Turbo S 3.8
560 hp
418 kW
3.1 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 (991 II)Turbo 3.8
Power
540 hp
403 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
115 L
4.1 cu ft
Length
4,507 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,297 mm
51.1 in
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Turbo S 3.8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,506 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 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)Turbo 3.8
Power
540 hp
403 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Turbo S 3.8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (991 II) Turbo 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)Turbo 3.8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
3.0 s
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Turbo S 3.8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
3.1 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)Turbo 3.8
339 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Turbo S 3.8
335 hp/t
250 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991 II)Turbo 3.8Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Turbo S 3.8
Power
540 hp
403 kW
560 hp
418 kW
Torque
710 Nm
524 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.0 s
3.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
318 km/h
198 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
115 L
4.1 cu ft
Length
4,507 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,297 mm
51.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,506 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Range score
747 km
464 mi
701 km
436 mi
CO2 score
212 g/km
227 g/km
Trunk score
115 L
4.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
339 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
335 hp/t
250 kW/t
3.0 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) Turbo 3.8Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Turbo S 3.8
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991 II) Turbo 3.8

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 46 km (29 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 15 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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