Car comparison

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6vsPorsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008 Turbo 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 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2009
VS

Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008

Turbo 3.8

500 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2009-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Most powerful
    500 hp
    373 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    313 hp/t
    234 kW/t
    3.2 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
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • 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
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Largest trunk
    105 L
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Power
480hp358kW
500hp373kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
312 km/h
194 mph
To 99% top speed
59.8s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
52.6s99% target: 309 km/h / 192 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
11.1s
Calculated
10.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
303hp/t226kW/t137hp/1000 lb
Calculated
313hp/t234kW/t142hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
408Nm/t273lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
523km325mi
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
307g/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 3.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 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 3.86,000-6,500 rpm1,950-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.1 s
10.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
312 km/h
194 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
127 mph
209 km/h
130 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 3.8
500 hp
373 kW

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 has 20 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 3.8: 20 hp (15 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 3.8
650 Nm
479 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
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
1,595 kg
3,516 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 3.8
312 km/h
194 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 3.63.9 s
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.83.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 and Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6: 0.3 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
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 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 3.8 and Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6: 1.4 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
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
313 hp/t
234 kW/t
3.2 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
523 km
325 mi
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 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
3.9 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
500 hp
373 kW
3.6 s
312 km/h
194 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/h3.9 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 3.8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 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/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 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
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
3.9 s
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
3.6 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
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
313 hp/t
234 kW/t
3.2 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 3.8
Power
480 hp
358 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Fuel consumption
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 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
523 km
325 mi
588 km
365 mi
CO2 score
307 g/km
268 g/km
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
313 hp/t
234 kW/t
3.2 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 3.8
Consumption12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.40 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.05 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,360 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 64 km (40 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 39 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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