Car comparison

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6vsPorsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8

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 (997) · Facelift 2008

Turbo S 3.8

530 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2010-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.3 s
  • Most powerful
    530 hp
    395 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    334 hp/t
    249 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.5 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    268 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    588 km
    365 mi
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6

  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Largest trunk
    105 L
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Power
480hp358kW
530hp395kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
57.5s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
47.4s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.3s
0-200 km/h
10.6s
Calculated
9.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.8L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.4s
Calculated
10.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
296hp/t221kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
334hp/t249kW/t152hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
383Nm/t256lb-ft/ton
Calculated
442Nm/t296lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
493km306mi
Calculated
588km365mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,450mm175in
4,450mm175in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,350mm93in
Max trunk volume
105L
105L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
67L
67L
CO2 emissions
326g/km
268g/km

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 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8: 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.86,250-6,750 rpm2,100-4,250 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.6 s
9.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
9.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
10.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
208 km/h
129 mph
217 km/h
135 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
530 hp
395 kW

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 has 50 hp more than Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6 and Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8: 50 hp (37 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
700 Nm
516 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
1,585 kg
3,494 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
315 km/h
196 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.83.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 and Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6: 0.4 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 and Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6: 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)Turbo 3.6
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
334 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
588 km
365 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
530 hp
395 kW
3.3 s
315 km/h
196 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 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

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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 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)Turbo 3.6
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
3.7 s
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
3.3 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
334 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Power
480 hp
358 kW
530 hp
395 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
493 km
306 mi
588 km
365 mi
CO2 score
326 g/km
268 g/km
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
334 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 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) Turbo 3.6Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8
Consumption13.6 L/100 km17.3 mpg US20.8 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.80 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.30 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,040 L539 US gal449 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,570 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 95 km (59 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 58 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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