Car comparison

Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008 Turbo 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

Turbo 3.8

500 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2009-2011
VS

Porsche 911 Targa (997) · Facelift 2008

Targa 4S 3.8

385 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspirated2008-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    312 km/h
    194 mph
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    105 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100

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

  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.8 L/100 km
    14.9 mpg US
    17.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    251 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    626 km
    389 mi
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
Power
500hp373kW
385hp287kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
52.6s99% target: 309 km/h / 192 mph
Calculated
65.6s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
10.3s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
313hp/t234kW/t142hp/1000 lb
Calculated
245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
408Nm/t273lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
588km365mi
Calculated
626km389mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,450mm175in
4,435mm175in
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
268g/km
251g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 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 2008Turbo 3.86,000-6,500 rpm1,950-5,000 rpm6,750 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 2008Turbo 3.8Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.3 s
14.2 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
209 km/h
130 mph
189 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
500 hp
373 kW
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
385 hp
287 kW

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 has 115 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 Turbo 3.8: 115 hp (86 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
650 Nm
479 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 2008Turbo 3.8
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
1,570 kg
3,461 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 2008Turbo 3.8
312 km/h
194 mph
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
295 km/h
183 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 2008Turbo 3.83.6 s
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.84.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 and Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8: 1.1 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 2008Turbo 3.8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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 Turbo 3.8: 0.7 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 2008Turbo 3.8
313 hp/t
234 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
588 km
365 mi
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
626 km
389 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
500 hp
373 kW
3.6 s
312 km/h
194 mph
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
385 hp
287 kW
4.7 s
295 km/h
183 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 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
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 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 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
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
3.6 s
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
4.7 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 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
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
4.7 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
588 km
365 mi
626 km
389 mi
CO2 score
268 g/km
251 g/km
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
313 hp/t
234 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 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 Turbo 3.8Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8

  • Has 115 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 68 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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

  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 38 km (24 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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