Car comparison

Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 3.0vsPorsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 3.4

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

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Porsche 911 Targa (992)

4 3.0

385 hp2981 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turbo2020-2024
VS

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991)

Carrera 3.4

350 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2011-2015

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 3.4

  • Lightest
    1,490 kg
    3,285 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    235 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    195 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    762 km
    473 mi
  • Largest trunk
    290 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    289 km/h
    180 mph
  • Most powerful
    385 hp
    287 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.4
Power
385hp287kW
350hp261kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
390Nm288lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,490kg3,285lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
To 99% top speed
84.7s99% target: 286 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
63.2s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
15.6s
14.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
231hp/t172kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
684km425mi
Calculated
762km473mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,981cc182cu in
3,436cc210cu in
Length
4,519mm178in
4,491mm177in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,297mm51in
1,299mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,532mm60in
Rear track
1,557mm61in
1,518mm60in
Trunk volume
132L
290L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
67L
64L
CO2 emissions
223g/km
195g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 3.0Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 3.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.06,500 rpm1,950-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.47,400 rpm5,600 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.6 s
14.5 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
385 hp
287 kW
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.4
350 hp
261 kW

Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 3.0 has 35 hp more than Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 3.4 and Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 3.0: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.4
390 Nm
288 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.4
1,490 kg
3,285 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 Targa (992)4 3.0
289 km/h
180 mph
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.4
284 km/h
176 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.04.4 s
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.44.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 3.0 and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 3.4: 0.2 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 Targa (992)4 3.0
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.4
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 3.4 and Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 3.0: 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 Targa (992)4 3.0
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.4
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
684 km
425 mi
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.4
762 km
473 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
385 hp
287 kW
4.4 s
289 km/h
180 mph
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.4
350 hp
261 kW
4.6 s
284 km/h
176 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 Targa (992)4 3.0
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,297 mm
51.1 in
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.4
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,299 mm
51.1 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 Targa (992)4 3.0
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.4
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 3.0 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 Targa (992)4 3.0
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
4.4 s
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.4
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.6 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 Targa (992)4 3.0
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.4
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.4
Power
385 hp
287 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.6 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,297 mm
51.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,299 mm
51.1 in
Range score
684 km
425 mi
762 km
473 mi
CO2 score
223 g/km
195 g/km
Trunk score
132 L
4.7 cu ft
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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 Targa (992) 4 3.0Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 3.4
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 3.0

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 3.4

  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 78 km (49 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 158 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 28 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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