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Porsche 911 Targa (996) · Facelift 2001 3.6vsPorsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4

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

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Porsche 911 Targa (996) · Facelift 2001

3.6

320 hp3596 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspirated2002-2005
VS

Porsche 911 (996)

Carrera 4 3.4

300 hp3387 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1998-2001

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6

  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.9 L/100 km
    13.9 mpg US
    16.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    130 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
320hp239kW
300hp224kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
280 km/h
174 mph
To 99% top speed
79.3s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
218hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
566km352mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,596cc219cu in
3,387cc207cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,305mm51in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,350mm93in
Front track-
1,455mm57in
Rear track-
1,500mm59in
Ground clearance-
100mm4in
Max trunk volume
130L
100L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
64L
CO2 emissions
274g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.66,800 rpm4,250 rpm7,050 rpm
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.46,800 rpm4,600 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
16.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
280 km/h
174 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
320 hp
239 kW
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
300 hp
224 kW

Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6 has 20 hp more than Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4 and Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
1,375 kg
3,031 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 (996)Facelift 20013.6
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
280 km/h
174 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.65.7 s
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.45.2 s

Although Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6 has more power, Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4 and Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
320 hp
239 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
300 hp
224 kW
5.2 s
280 km/h
174 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 (996)Facelift 20013.6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
320 hp
239 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Range score
566 km
352 mi
-
CO2 score
274 g/km
-
Trunk score
130 L
4.6 cu ft
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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