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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 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-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

  • Fastest top speed
    304 km/h
    189 mph
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    274 hp/t
    205 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.0 L/100 km
    15.7 mpg US
    18.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    132 L
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

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
1,640kg3,616lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,885kg4,156lb
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
303 km/h
188 mph
To 99% top speed
79.7s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph
Calculated
64.3s99% target: 300 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
14.2s
12.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
274hp/t205kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
273hp/t203kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
364Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
650km404mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,981cc182cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,519mm178in
4,465mm176in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,301mm51in
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
235g/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
4.2 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.2 s
12.7 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
303 km/h
188 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 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
1,640 kg
3,616 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 3.04.4 s
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.64.2 s

Although Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0 has more power, Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 and Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0: 0.2 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
274 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 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
4.4 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/h4.4 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
1,301 mm
51.2 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
4.4 s
4.2 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
303 km/h
188 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 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
1,301 mm
51.2 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
650 km
404 mi
-
CO2 score
235 g/km
-
Trunk score
132 L
4.7 cu ft
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
274 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 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
Consumption10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.01 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,704 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 32 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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