Car comparison

Porsche 911 (992) Turbo 3.8vsPorsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0

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

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Porsche 911 (992)

Turbo 3.8

580 hp3745 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2020-2024
VS

Porsche 911 Dakar (992)

3.0

480 hp2981 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2022-2024

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (992) Turbo 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    580 hp
    433 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    354 hp/t
    264 kW/t
    2.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    264 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0

  • Lightest
    1,605 kg
    3,538 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.1 L/100 km
    15.6 mpg US
    18.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    638 km
    396 mi
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (992)Turbo 3.8Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Power
580hp433kW
480hp358kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.8s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
41.1s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.8s
3.4s
0-200 km/h
9.7s
12.0s
0-60 mph
2.7s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.7s
Calculated
11.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
354hp/t264kW/t160hp/1000 lb
Calculated
299hp/t223kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
457Nm/t306lb-ft/ton
Calculated
355Nm/t238lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
604km375mi
Calculated
638km396mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,745cc229cu in
2,981cc182cu in
Length
4,535mm179in
4,530mm178in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,864mm73in
Height
1,303mm51in
1,338mm53in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,583mm62in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,600mm63in
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance-
161mm6in
Trunk volume
264L
132L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
67L
67L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (992) Turbo 3.8Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (992) Turbo 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (992)Turbo 3.86,500 rpm2,250-4,500 rpm7,200 rpm
Porsche911 Dakar (992)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)Turbo 3.8Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.7 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.8 s
3.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.7 s
12.0 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
59.2 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.6 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.5 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.8 s
7.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.9 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.7 s
11.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
209 km/h
130 mph
196 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (992)Turbo 3.8
580 hp
433 kW
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
480 hp
358 kW

Porsche 911 (992) Turbo 3.8 has 100 hp more than Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0 and Porsche 911 (992) Turbo 3.8: 100 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (992)Turbo 3.8
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
570 Nm
420 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (992)Turbo 3.8
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
1,605 kg
3,538 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)Turbo 3.8
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (992)Turbo 3.82.8 s
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.03.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Turbo 3.8 and Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0: 0.6 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)Turbo 3.8
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0 and Porsche 911 (992) Turbo 3.8: 0.6 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)Turbo 3.8
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (992)Turbo 3.8
604 km
375 mi
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
638 km
396 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (992)Turbo 3.8
580 hp
433 kW
2.8 s
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
480 hp
358 kW
3.4 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)Turbo 3.8
Power
580 hp
433 kW
0-100 km/h2.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
264 L
9.3 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,338 mm
52.7 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)Turbo 3.8
Power
580 hp
433 kW
0-100 km/h2.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (992) Turbo 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 (992)Turbo 3.8
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
2.8 s
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
3.4 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)Turbo 3.8
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (992)Turbo 3.8Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Power
580 hp
433 kW
480 hp
358 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.8 s
3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
264 L
9.3 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,338 mm
52.7 in
Range score
604 km
375 mi
638 km
396 mi
Trunk score
264 L
9.3 cu ft
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 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) Turbo 3.8Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (992) Turbo 3.8

  • Has 100 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 75 km/h (47 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 55 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 132 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 34 km (21 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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