Car comparison

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

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

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Porsche 911 (992)

Carrera 4 3.0

385 hp2981 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2019-2024
VS

Porsche 911 Dakar (992)

3.0

480 hp2981 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2022-2024

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4 3.0

  • Fastest top speed
    291 km/h
    181 mph
  • Lightest
    1,555 kg
    3,428 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    728 km
    453 mi
  • Largest trunk
    132 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    41/100

Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Most powerful
    480 hp
    358 kW
  • Highest torque
    570 Nm
    420 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    299 hp/t
    223 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Power
385hp287kW
480hp358kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,555kg3,428lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
1,985kg4,376lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
82.9s99% target: 288 km/h / 179 mph
Calculated
41.1s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
3.4s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
12.0s
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
11.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
248hp/t185kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
299hp/t223kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
289Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
355Nm/t238lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
728km453mi
Calculated
638km396mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,981cc182cu in
2,981cc182cu in
Length
4,519mm178in
4,530mm178in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,864mm73in
Height
1,298mm51in
1,338mm53in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,557mm61in
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance-
161mm6in
Trunk volume
132L
132L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
67L
67L
CO2 emissions
210g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4 3.0Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.06,500 rpm1,950-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.06,500 rpm2,300-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
3.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
12.0 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
7.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
11.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
196 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0
385 hp
287 kW
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
480 hp
358 kW

Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0 has 95 hp more than Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4 3.0 and Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0: 95 hp (71 kW).

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
1,605 kg
3,538 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 4 3.0
291 km/h
181 mph
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 4 3.04.2 s
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.03.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0 and Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4 3.0: 0.8 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 4 3.0
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4 3.0 and Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0: 1.3 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 4 3.0
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0
728 km
453 mi
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
638 km
396 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0
385 hp
287 kW
4.2 s
291 km/h
181 mph
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
480 hp
358 kW
3.4 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 4 3.0
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 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 Dakar (992)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,338 mm
52.7 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 4 3.0
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 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 4 3.0
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.2 s
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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 (992)Carrera 4 3.0
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Power
385 hp
287 kW
480 hp
358 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
3.4 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
2 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,338 mm
52.7 in
Range score
728 km
453 mi
638 km
396 mi
CO2 score
210 g/km
-
Trunk score
132 L
4.7 cu ft
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 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 4 3.0Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4 3.0

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Has 36 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 90 km (56 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0

  • Has 95 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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