Car comparison

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 3.0vsPorsche 911 Targa (992) 4 3.0

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

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Porsche 911 (992)

Carrera 3.0

385 hp2981 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2019-2024
VS

Porsche 911 Targa (992)

4 3.0

385 hp2981 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turbo2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    293 km/h
    182 mph
  • Most powerful
    385 hp
    287 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,505 kg
    3,318 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    256 hp/t
    191 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    206 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    711 km
    442 mi
  • Largest trunk
    132 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (992)Carrera 3.0Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
Power
385hp287kW
385hp287kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,665kg3,671lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
289 km/h
180 mph
To 99% top speed
58.6s99% target: 290 km/h / 180 mph
Calculated
84.7s99% target: 286 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
12.8s
Calculated
15.6s
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
231hp/t172kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
711km442mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,981cc182cu in
2,981cc182cu in
Length
4,519mm178in
4,519mm178in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,298mm51in
1,297mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,557mm61in
1,557mm61in
Trunk volume-
132L
Max trunk volume
132L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
67L
CO2 emissions
206g/km
223g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 3.0Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 3.06,500 rpm1,950-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.06,500 rpm1,950-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (992)Carrera 3.0Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.8 s
15.6 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
289 km/h
180 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
181 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 3.0
385 hp
287 kW
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
385 hp
287 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 3.0
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 3.0
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
1,665 kg
3,671 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 (992)Carrera 3.0
293 km/h
182 mph
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
289 km/h
180 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 3.04.2 s
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.04.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 3.0 and Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 3.0: 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 (992)Carrera 3.0
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 3.0 and Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 3.0: 0.8 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 (992)Carrera 3.0
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 3.0
711 km
442 mi
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
684 km
425 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 3.0
385 hp
287 kW
4.2 s
293 km/h
182 mph
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
385 hp
287 kW
4.4 s
289 km/h
180 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 (992)Carrera 3.0
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,297 mm
51.1 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 (992)Carrera 3.0
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 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 (992)Carrera 3.0
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
4.2 s
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
4.4 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 (992)Carrera 3.0
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (992)Carrera 3.0Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
Power
385 hp
287 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.4 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
289 km/h
180 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,297 mm
51.1 in
Range score
711 km
442 mi
684 km
425 mi
CO2 score
206 g/km
223 g/km
Trunk score
132 L
4.7 cu ft
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 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 (992) Carrera 3.0Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 3.0
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 3.0

  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 27 km (17 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 3.0

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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