Porsche 911 (996)
Car comparison
Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6vsPorsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Targa 4 3.6
Comparison overview
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Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.8 s
- Fastest top speed302 km/h188 mph
- Most powerful360 hp268 kW
- Highest torque370 Nm273 lb-ft
- Lightest1,350 kg2,976 lb
- Best power-to-weight267 hp/t199 kW/t3.8 kg/hp
- Best estimated range690 km429 mi
- Largest trunk110 L
- Best overall score63/100
- Best performance score75/100
Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6
- Lowest combined fuel consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption17.4 L/100 km13.5 mpg US16.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
- Best economy score76/100
- Best practicality score56/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 | Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 360hp268kW | 325hp242kW |
| Torque | 370Nm273lb-ft | 370Nm273lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,350kg2,976lb | 1,550kg3,417lb |
| Gross weight | 1,630kg3,594lb | 1,945kg4,288lb |
| Top speed | 302 km/h 188 mph | 275 km/h 171 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 67.4s99% target: 299 km/h / 186 mph Calculated | 77.1s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8s | 5.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 14.1s Calculated | 18.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.6s Calculated | 5.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK | 11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 20.1L/100 km11.7mpg US14.1mpg UK | 17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK | 8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.7s Calculated | 13.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 267hp/t199kW/t121hp/1000 lb Calculated | 210hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton Calculated | 239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 690km429mi Calculated | 578km359mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,600cc220cu in | 3,596cc219cu in |
| Length | 4,430mm174in | 4,427mm174in |
| Width | 1,765mm69in | 1,852mm73in |
| Height | 1,270mm50in | 1,310mm52in |
| Wheelbase | 2,350mm93in | 2,350mm93in |
| Front track | 1,475mm58in | - |
| Rear track | 1,495mm59in | - |
| Max trunk volume | 110L | 105L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 89L | 67L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 280g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6: Power / Torque
- Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 | 7,200 rpm | 5,000 rpm | 7,450 rpm |
| Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6 | 6,800 rpm | 4,250 rpm | 7,050 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 | Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.6 s | 5.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.8 s | 5.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 14.1 s | 18.8 s |
| Top speed | 302 km/h 188 mph | 275 km/h 171 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.2 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.7 s | 6.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.4 s | 9.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.8 s | 11.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.7 s | 13.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 189 km/h 118 mph | 172 km/h 107 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 | 360 hp 268 kW |
| Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6 | 325 hp 242 kW |
Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6 has 35 hp more than Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6.
The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6 and Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6: 35 hp (26 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 | 370 Nm 273 lb-ft |
| Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6 | 370 Nm 273 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 | 1,350 kg 2,976 lb |
| Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6 | 1,550 kg 3,417 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 | 302 km/h 188 mph |
| Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6 | 275 km/h 171 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 | 4.8 s |
| Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6 | 5.8 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6 and Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6: 1.0 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 | 12.9 L/100 km 18.2 mpg US 21.9 mpg UK |
| Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6 | 11.6 L/100 km 20.3 mpg US 24.4 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6 and Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6: 1.3 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 | 267 hp/t 199 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp |
| Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6 | 210 hp/t 156 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 | 690 km 429 mi |
| Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6 | 578 km 359 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 | 360 hp 268 kW | 4.8 s | 302 km/h 188 mph |
| Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6 | 325 hp 242 kW | 5.8 s | 275 km/h 171 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 |
| 12.9 L/100 km 18.2 mpg US 21.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6 |
| 11.6 L/100 km 20.3 mpg US 24.4 mpg UK | ||||||
Porsche 911 (996) GT3 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 | 12.9 L/100 km 18.2 mpg US 21.9 mpg UK | 4.8 s |
| Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6 | 11.6 L/100 km 20.3 mpg US 24.4 mpg UK | 5.8 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6 | 210 hp/t 156 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | 11.6 L/100 km 20.3 mpg US 24.4 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6 | Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 360 hp 268 kW | 325 hp 242 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 370 Nm 273 lb-ft | 370 Nm 273 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.8 s | 5.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 302 km/h 188 mph | 275 km/h 171 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,350 kg 2,976 lb | 1,550 kg 3,417 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 12.9 L/100 km 18.2 mpg US 21.9 mpg UK | 11.6 L/100 km 20.3 mpg US 24.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 690 km 429 mi | 578 km 359 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 280 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 110 L 3.9 cu ft | 105 L 3.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 267 hp/t 199 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 210 hp/t 156 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6 | Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6 |
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| Consumption | 12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK | 11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 22.58 LC100 km | 20.30 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 36.33 LC100 mi | 32.67 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal | 1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,386 LC/year | 3,045 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6
- Has 35 hp more
- Is 200 kg lighter
- Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
- Has 57 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 112 km (70 mi) more estimated range
- Has 5 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6
- Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
Pros
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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