Car comparison

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

Turbo S 3.8

530 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2010-2011
VS

Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008

Turbo 3.8

500 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2009-2011

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph
  • Most powerful
    530 hp
    395 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    319 hp/t
    238 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    583 km
    362 mi
  • Largest trunk
    105 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Power
530hp395kW
500hp373kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
1,935kg4,266lb
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
To 99% top speed
74.1s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
53.6s99% target: 309 km/h / 192 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
11.3s
10.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.2s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
319hp/t238kW/t145hp/1000 lb
Calculated
318hp/t237kW/t144hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
422Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
414Nm/t277lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
583km362mi
Calculated
578km359mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu 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-
272g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.86,250-6,750 rpm2,100-4,250 rpm7,000 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 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.2 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.3 s
10.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.8 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
200 km/h
124 mph
208 km/h
129 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
530 hp
395 kW
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
500 hp
373 kW

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 has 30 hp more than Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
700 Nm
516 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 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 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 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
315 km/h
196 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 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.83.4 s
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.83.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 and Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8: 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 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
319 hp/t
238 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
318 hp/t
237 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
583 km
362 mi
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
578 km
359 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
530 hp
395 kW
3.4 s
315 km/h
196 mph
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
500 hp
373 kW
3.7 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 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 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
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 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 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (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 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
3.4 s
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
3.7 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 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
319 hp/t
238 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
318 hp/t
237 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.7 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
583 km
362 mi
578 km
359 mi
CO2 score
-
272 g/km
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
319 hp/t
238 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
318 hp/t
237 kW/t
3.1 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 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 km (3 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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