Car comparison

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6vsPorsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6

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

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Porsche 911 (997)

Turbo 3.6

480 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2006-2009
VS

Porsche 911 (996)

GT3 3.6

360 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-2001

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    480 hp
    358 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    296 hp/t
    221 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.8 L/100 km
    11.9 mpg US
    14.3 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6

  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    690 km
    429 mi
  • Largest trunk
    110 L
  • Best economy score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
Power
480hp358kW
360hp268kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
302 km/h
188 mph
To 99% top speed
57.0s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 299 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
10.6s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.8L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
20.1L/100 km11.7mpg US14.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.4s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
296hp/t221kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
267hp/t199kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
383Nm/t256lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
493km306mi
Calculated
690km429mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,450mm175in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,270mm50in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,350mm93in
Front track-
1,475mm58in
Rear track-
1,495mm59in
Max trunk volume
105L
110L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
67L
89L
CO2 emissions
326g/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 (997) Turbo 3.6Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.66,000 rpm1,950 rpm6,250 rpm
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.67,200 rpm5,000 rpm7,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.6 s
14.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
302 km/h
188 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
208 km/h
129 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
480 hp
358 kW
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
360 hp
268 kW

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6 has 120 hp more than Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6 and Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6: 120 hp (89 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
1,350 kg
2,976 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 (997)Turbo 3.6
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
302 km/h
188 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.63.7 s
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.64.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6 and Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6: 1.1 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 (997)Turbo 3.6
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6 and Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6: 0.7 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 (997)Turbo 3.6
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
493 km
306 mi
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
690 km
429 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
480 hp
358 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
360 hp
268 kW
4.8 s
302 km/h
188 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 (997)Turbo 3.6
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 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 (997)Turbo 3.6
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6 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 (997)Turbo 3.6
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
3.7 s
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
4.8 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 (997)Turbo 3.6
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
Power
480 hp
358 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
302 km/h
188 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Fuel consumption
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in
Range score
493 km
306 mi
690 km
429 mi
CO2 score
326 g/km
-
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.8 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 (997) Turbo 3.6Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6
Consumption13.6 L/100 km17.3 mpg US20.8 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.80 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.30 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,040 L539 US gal449 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,570 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6

  • Has 120 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6

  • Is 270 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 197 km (123 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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