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.

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Porsche 911 (992)

Carrera S 3.0

450 hp2981 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2018-2024
VS

Porsche 911 Targa (992)

4S 3.0

450 hp2981 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turbo2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (992) Carrera S 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    308 km/h
    191 mph
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,515 kg
    3,340 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    297 hp/t
    221 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • 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 CO2 emissions
    205 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    719 km
    447 mi
  • Largest trunk
    132 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
Power
450hp336kW
450hp336kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
1,985kg4,376lb
2,055kg4,530lb
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
79.7s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
12.4s
14.2s
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
297hp/t221kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
274hp/t205kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
719km447mi
Calculated
650km404mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,981cc182cu in
2,981cc182cu in
Length
4,519mm178in
4,519mm178in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,301mm51in
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
235g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera S 3.0Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (992) Carrera S 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.06,500 rpm2,300-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 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 S 3.0Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.4 s
14.2 s
Top speed
308 km/h
191 mph
304 km/h
189 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
1,640 kg
3,616 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 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.03.7 s
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.04.4 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: 0.7 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 S 3.0
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Carrera S 3.0 and Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0: 1.4 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 S 3.0
297 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
274 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0
719 km
447 mi
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
650 km
404 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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
4.4 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
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
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,301 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 (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
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 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 (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
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 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 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
274 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (992)Carrera S 3.0Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.4 s
Top speed
308 km/h
191 mph
304 km/h
189 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,300 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
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Range score
719 km
447 mi
650 km
404 mi
CO2 score
205 g/km
235 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
274 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 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 S 3.0Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km18.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi29.01 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,704 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera S 3.0

  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 69 km (43 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 30 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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