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Porsche 911 Targa (997) · Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8vsPorsche 911 (992) Carrera 4 3.0

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

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Porsche 911 Targa (997) · Facelift 2008

Targa 4S 3.8

385 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspirated2008-2013
VS

Porsche 911 (992)

Carrera 4 3.0

385 hp2981 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2019-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,555 kg
    3,428 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    248 hp/t
    185 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    210 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    728 km
    453 mi
  • Largest trunk
    132 L
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0
Power
385hp287kW
385hp287kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,555kg3,428lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,985kg4,376lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
291 km/h
181 mph
To 99% top speed
65.6s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
82.9s99% target: 288 km/h / 179 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
14.2s
Calculated
14.9s
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
248hp/t185kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
626km389mi
Calculated
728km453mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
2,981cc182cu in
Length
4,435mm175in
4,519mm178in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,298mm51in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,450mm96in
Front track-
1,591mm63in
Rear track-
1,557mm61in
Trunk volume-
132L
Max trunk volume
105L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
67L
67L
CO2 emissions
251g/km
210g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.86,500 rpm4,200 rpm6,750 rpm
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.2 s
14.9 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
291 km/h
181 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
385 hp
287 kW
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0
1,555 kg
3,428 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
295 km/h
183 mph
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0
291 km/h
181 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.84.7 s
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.04.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4 3.0 and Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8: 0.5 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4 3.0 and Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8: 1.5 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
626 km
389 mi
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0
728 km
453 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
385 hp
287 kW
4.7 s
295 km/h
183 mph
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0
385 hp
287 kW
4.2 s
291 km/h
181 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
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

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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
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

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
4.7 s
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.2 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0
Power
385 hp
287 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.2 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
291 km/h
181 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
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
Range score
626 km
389 mi
728 km
453 mi
CO2 score
251 g/km
210 g/km
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4 3.0
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4 3.0

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 102 km (63 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 27 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 41 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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