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Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8vsPorsche 911 (992) · Facelift 2024 Carrera T 3.0

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

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Porsche 911 Targa (991)

4S 3.8

400 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspirated2014-2015
VS

Porsche 911 (992) · Facelift 2024

Carrera T 3.0

394 hp2981 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2024-present

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8

  • Fastest top speed
    296 km/h
    184 mph
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera T 3.0
Power
400hp298kW
394hp294kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,555kg3,428lb
1,490kg3,285lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
64.9s99% target: 293 km/h / 182 mph
Calculated
80.2s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
14.2s
Calculated
15.0s
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
257hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
680km423mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
2,981cc182cu in
Length
4,491mm177in
4,542mm179in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,291mm51in
1,293mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,538mm61in
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Rear track
1,552mm61in
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Trunk volume
285L
373L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
68L
-
CO2 emissions
237g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera T 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.2 s
15.0 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.6 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 (991)4S 3.8
400 hp
298 kW
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera T 3.0
394 hp
294 kW

Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8 has 6 hp more than Porsche 911 (992) Facelift 2024 Carrera T 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Facelift 2024 Carrera T 3.0 and Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera T 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 (991)4S 3.8
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera T 3.0
1,490 kg
3,285 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 (991)4S 3.8
296 km/h
184 mph
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera T 3.0
295 km/h
183 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.84.8 s
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera T 3.04.5 s

Although Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8 has more power, Porsche 911 (992) Facelift 2024 Carrera T 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Facelift 2024 Carrera T 3.0 and Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8: 0.3 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 (991)4S 3.8
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera T 3.0
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8 and Porsche 911 (992) Facelift 2024 Carrera T 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera T 3.0
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
400 hp
298 kW
4.8 s
296 km/h
184 mph
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera T 3.0
394 hp
294 kW
4.5 s
295 km/h
183 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 (991)4S 3.8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera T 3.0
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
373 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,542 mm
178.8 in
Height
1,293 mm
50.9 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 (991)4S 3.8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera T 3.0
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8 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 (991)4S 3.8
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
4.8 s
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera T 3.0
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
4.5 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 (991)4S 3.8
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera T 3.0
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8Porsche911 (992)Facelift 2024Carrera T 3.0
Power
400 hp
298 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.5 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
373 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,542 mm
178.8 in
Height
1,293 mm
50.9 in
Range score
680 km
423 mi
-
CO2 score
237 g/km
-
Trunk score
285 L
10.1 cu ft
373 L
13.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8Porsche 911 (992) Facelift 2024 Carrera T 3.0
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche 911 (992) Facelift 2024 Carrera T 3.0

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 88 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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