Car comparison

Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6vsPorsche 911 (992) Carrera S 3.0

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

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Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001

GT2 3.6

483 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2001-2006
VS

Porsche 911 (992)

Carrera S 3.0

450 hp2981 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2018-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera S 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    205 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    719 km
    447 mi
  • Largest trunk
    132 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    41/100

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6

  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph
  • Most powerful
    483 hp
    360 kW
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    340 hp/t
    254 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0
Power
483hp360kW
450hp336kW
Torque
640Nm472lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,985kg4,376lb
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
308 km/h
191 mph
To 99% top speed
59.0s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
76.8s99% target: 305 km/h / 189 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
11.6s
Calculated
12.4s
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
340hp/t254kW/t154hp/1000 lb
Calculated
297hp/t221kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
451Nm/t302lb-ft/ton
Calculated
350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
690km429mi
Calculated
719km447mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
2,981cc182cu in
Length
4,450mm175in
4,519mm178in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,275mm50in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,355mm93in
2,450mm96in
Front track-
1,589mm63in
Rear track-
1,557mm61in
Trunk volume-
132L
Max trunk volume
110L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
89L
64L
CO2 emissions
309g/km
205g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6Porsche 911 (992) Carrera S 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (992) Carrera S 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.65,700 rpm3,500-4,500 rpm5,950 rpm
Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 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 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.6 s
12.4 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
308 km/h
191 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
195 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
483 hp
360 kW
Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0
450 hp
336 kW

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6 has 33 hp more than Porsche 911 (992) Carrera S 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Carrera S 3.0 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6: 33 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0
1,515 kg
3,340 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 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
315 km/h
196 mph
Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0
308 km/h
191 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.64.1 s
Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.03.7 s

Although Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6 has more power, Porsche 911 (992) Carrera S 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Carrera S 3.0 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6: 0.4 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 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Carrera S 3.0 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6: 4.0 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 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
340 hp/t
254 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0
297 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
690 km
429 mi
Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0
719 km
447 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
483 hp
360 kW
4.1 s
315 km/h
196 mph
Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
3.7 s
308 km/h
191 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 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
Power
483 hp
360 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
308 km/h
191 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 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 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
Power
483 hp
360 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
308 km/h
191 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera S 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 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
4.1 s
Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
3.7 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 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6
340 hp/t
254 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0
297 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001GT2 3.6Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0
Power
483 hp
360 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
3.7 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
308 km/h
191 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
690 km
429 mi
719 km
447 mi
CO2 score
309 g/km
205 g/km
Trunk score
110 L
3.9 cu ft
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
340 hp/t
254 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
297 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 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 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6Porsche 911 (992) Carrera S 3.0
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 GT2 3.6

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 43 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera S 3.0

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 km (18 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 22 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 104 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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