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Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0vsPorsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6

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

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Porsche 911 Targa (992)

4S 3.0

450 hp2981 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turbo2020-2024
VS

Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001

Turbo 3.6

420 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2000-2005

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    304 km/h
    189 mph
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    132 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
450hp336kW
420hp313kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,675kg3,693lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,085kg4,597lb
1,885kg4,156lb
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
303 km/h
188 mph
To 99% top speed
85.7s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph
Calculated
63.8s99% target: 300 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
13.4s
12.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
269hp/t200kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
273hp/t203kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
316Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
364Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
677km421mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,981cc182cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,519mm178in
4,465mm176in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,299mm51in
1,295mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,589mm63in
1,465mm58in
Rear track
1,557mm61in
1,522mm60in
Trunk volume
132L
-
Max trunk volume-
100L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
67L
64L
CO2 emissions
227g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.06,500 rpm2,300-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.66,000 rpm2,700 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.4 s
12.7 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
303 km/h
188 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
195 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW

Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0 has 30 hp more than Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 and Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
560 Nm
413 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
1,540 kg
3,395 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 (992)4S 3.0
304 km/h
189 mph
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
303 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 Targa (992)4S 3.03.8 s
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.64.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: 0.4 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 (992)4S 3.0
269 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
3.8 s
304 km/h
189 mph
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW
4.2 s
303 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 Targa (992)4S 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,299 mm
51.1 in
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
450 hp
336 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.2 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
303 km/h
188 mph
Lightness
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,299 mm
51.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Range score
677 km
421 mi
-
CO2 score
227 g/km
-
Trunk score
132 L
4.7 cu ft
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
269 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 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 Targa (992) 4S 3.0
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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