Porsche 911 (992)
Car comparison
Porsche 911 (992) Carrera S 3.0vsPorsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonPorsche 911 Targa (992)
4S 3.0
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Porsche 911 (992) Carrera S 3.0
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.7 s
- Fastest top speed308 km/h191 mph
- Most powerful450 hp336 kW
- Highest torque530 Nm391 lb-ft
- Lightest1,515 kg3,340 lb
- Best power-to-weight297 hp/t221 kW/t3.4 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption10.7 L/100 km22.0 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions205 g/km
- Best estimated range719 km447 mi
- Largest trunk132 L
- Best overall score72/100
- Best performance score86/100
- Best economy score83/100
Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0
- Best practicality score45/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0 | Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 450hp336kW | 450hp336kW |
| Torque | 530Nm391lb-ft | 530Nm391lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,515kg3,340lb | 1,675kg3,693lb |
| Gross weight | 1,985kg4,376lb | 2,085kg4,597lb |
| Top speed | 308 km/h 191 mph | 304 km/h 189 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 76.8s99% target: 305 km/h / 189 mph Calculated | 85.7s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.7s | 3.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 12.4s | 13.4s |
| 0-60 mph | 3.5s Calculated | 3.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK | 9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK | 13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK | 8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.7s Calculated | 11.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 297hp/t221kW/t135hp/1000 lb Calculated | 269hp/t200kW/t122hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton Calculated | 316Nm/t212lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 719km447mi Calculated | 677km421mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,981cc182cu in | 2,981cc182cu in |
| Length | 4,519mm178in | 4,519mm178in |
| Width | 1,852mm73in | 1,852mm73in |
| Height | 1,300mm51in | 1,299mm51in |
| Wheelbase | 2,450mm96in | 2,450mm96in |
| Front track | 1,589mm63in | 1,589mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,557mm61in | 1,557mm61in |
| Trunk volume | 132L | 132L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 64L | 67L |
| CO2 emissions | 205g/km | 227g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Porsche 911 (992) Carrera S 3.0: Power / Torque
- Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0 | 6,500 rpm | 2,300-5,000 rpm | 7,500 rpm |
| Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0 | 6,500 rpm | 2,300-5,000 rpm | 7,500 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0 | Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.5 s | 3.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.7 s | 3.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 12.4 s | 13.4 s |
| Top speed | 308 km/h 191 mph | 304 km/h 189 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 1.9 s | 1.8 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.0 s | 5.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.6 s | 7.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.8 s | 10.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.7 s | 11.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 195 km/h 121 mph | 190 km/h 118 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0 | 450 hp 336 kW |
| Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0 | 450 hp 336 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0 | 530 Nm 391 lb-ft |
| Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0 | 530 Nm 391 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0 | 1,515 kg 3,340 lb |
| Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0 | 1,675 kg 3,693 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0 | 308 km/h 191 mph |
| Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0 | 304 km/h 189 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0 | 3.7 s |
| Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0 | 3.8 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Carrera S 3.0 and Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0: 0.1 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0 | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK |
| Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0 | 9.9 L/100 km 23.8 mpg US 28.5 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Carrera S 3.0 and Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0: 1.0 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0 | 297 hp/t 221 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp |
| Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0 | 269 hp/t 200 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0 | 719 km 447 mi |
| Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0 | 677 km 421 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0 | 450 hp 336 kW | 3.7 s | 308 km/h 191 mph |
| Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0 | 450 hp 336 kW | 3.8 s | 304 km/h 189 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0 |
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| Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0 |
| 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0 |
| 9.9 L/100 km 23.8 mpg US 28.5 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0 | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | 3.7 s |
| Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0 | 9.9 L/100 km 23.8 mpg US 28.5 mpg UK | 3.8 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0 | 269 hp/t 200 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | 9.9 L/100 km 23.8 mpg US 28.5 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0 | Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 450 hp 336 kW | 450 hp 336 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 530 Nm 391 lb-ft | 530 Nm 391 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.7 s | 3.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 308 km/h 191 mph | 304 km/h 189 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,515 kg 3,340 lb | 1,675 kg 3,693 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | 9.9 L/100 km 23.8 mpg US 28.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 719 km 447 mi | 677 km 421 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 205 g/km | 227 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 132 L 4.7 cu ft | 132 L 4.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 297 hp/t 221 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp | 269 hp/t 200 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Porsche 911 (992) Carrera S 3.0 | Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0 |
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| Consumption | 8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK | 9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 15.58 LC100 km | 17.33 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 25.07 LC100 mi | 27.88 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal | 1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,336 LC/year | 2,599 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Porsche 911 (992) Carrera S 3.0
- Is 160 kg lighter
- Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 42 km (26 mi) more estimated range
- Emits 22 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) 4S 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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