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Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8vsPorsche 911 (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)

Turbo S 3.8

560 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2013-2016
VS

Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008

Turbo S 3.8

530 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2010-2011

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    318 km/h
    198 mph
  • Most powerful
    560 hp
    418 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    349 hp/t
    260 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    227 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    701 km
    436 mi
  • Largest trunk
    375 L
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Power
560hp418kW
530hp395kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,605kg3,538lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
44.5s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
47.4s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.1s
3.3s
0-200 km/h
8.7s
Calculated
9.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.0s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.6s
Calculated
10.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
349hp/t260kW/t158hp/1000 lb
Calculated
334hp/t249kW/t152hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
436Nm/t292lb-ft/ton
Calculated
442Nm/t296lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
701km436mi
Calculated
588km365mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,506mm177in
4,450mm175in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,296mm51in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,539mm61in
-
Rear track
1,590mm63in
-
Trunk volume
375L
-
Max trunk volume-
105L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
68L
67L
CO2 emissions
227g/km
268g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.86,500-6,750 rpm2,100-4,250 rpm7,000 rpm
Porsche911 (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)Turbo S 3.8Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.0 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.1 s
3.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.7 s
9.3 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.7 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.0 s
7.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.0 s
9.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.6 s
10.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
222 km/h
138 mph
217 km/h
135 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
560 hp
418 kW
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
530 hp
395 kW

Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8 has 30 hp more than Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 and Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Porsche911 (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)Turbo S 3.8
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
1,585 kg
3,494 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)Turbo S 3.8
318 km/h
198 mph
Porsche911 (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)Turbo S 3.83.1 s
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.83.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8 and Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8: 0.2 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)Turbo S 3.8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8 and Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8: 1.7 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)Turbo S 3.8
349 hp/t
260 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
334 hp/t
249 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)Turbo S 3.8
701 km
436 mi
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
588 km
365 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
560 hp
418 kW
3.1 s
318 km/h
198 mph
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
530 hp
395 kW
3.3 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)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
375 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,506 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 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)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
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (991) 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)Turbo S 3.8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
3.1 s
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
3.3 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)Turbo S 3.8
349 hp/t
260 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
334 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
530 hp
395 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.1 s
3.3 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
375 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,506 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 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
701 km
436 mi
588 km
365 mi
CO2 score
227 g/km
268 g/km
Trunk score
375 L
13.2 cu ft
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
349 hp/t
260 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
334 hp/t
249 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) Turbo S 3.8Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 113 km (70 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 270 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 41 g/km less CO2

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

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