Car comparison

Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8vsPorsche 911 Targa (997) · Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8

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

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Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008

GT3 RS 3.8

450 hp3797 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2011
VS

Porsche 911 Targa (997) · Facelift 2008

Targa 4S 3.8

385 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspirated2008-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    430 Nm
    317 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    328 hp/t
    245 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    105 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.5 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    259 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    609 km
    378 mi
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
Power
450hp336kW
385hp287kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
297 km/h
185 mph
To 99% top speed
58.5s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
67.5s99% target: 294 km/h / 183 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
11.2s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
328hp/t245kW/t149hp/1000 lb
Calculated
250hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
314Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
508km315mi
Calculated
609km378mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,797cc232cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,460mm176in
4,435mm175in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,355mm93in
2,350mm93in
Max trunk volume
105L
105L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
67L
67L
CO2 emissions
314g/km
259g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.87,900 rpm6,750 rpm8,150 rpm
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.86,500 rpm4,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.2 s
14.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
297 km/h
185 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
128 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
450 hp
336 kW
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
385 hp
287 kW

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8 has 65 hp more than Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8 and Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8: 65 hp (48 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
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 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
297 km/h
185 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.84.0 s
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.84.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8 and Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8: 0.9 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)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8 and Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8: 2.2 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)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
328 hp/t
245 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
508 km
315 mi
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
609 km
378 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
450 hp
336 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
385 hp
287 kW
4.9 s
297 km/h
185 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)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
297 km/h
185 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 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)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
297 km/h
185 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8 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)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
4.0 s
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
4.9 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)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
328 hp/t
245 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
297 km/h
185 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
508 km
315 mi
609 km
378 mi
CO2 score
314 g/km
259 g/km
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
328 hp/t
245 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 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) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 GT3 RS 3.8

  • Has 65 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 78 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8

  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 102 km (63 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 55 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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