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Porsche 911 Targa (996) · Facelift 2001 3.6vsPorsche 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 (996) · Facelift 2001

3.6

320 hp3596 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspirated2002-2005
VS

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991)

Carrera 3.4

350 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2011-2015

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    390 Nm
    288 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,470 kg
    3,241 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    238 hp/t
    178 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    216 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    696 km
    432 mi
  • Largest trunk
    290 L
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.4
Power
320hp239kW
350hp261kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
390Nm288lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
286 km/h
178 mph
To 99% top speed
79.3s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
68.9s99% target: 283 km/h / 176 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
566km352mi
Calculated
696km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,596cc219cu in
3,436cc210cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,491mm177in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,299mm51in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,450mm96in
Front track-
1,532mm60in
Rear track-
1,518mm60in
Trunk volume-
290L
Max trunk volume
130L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
64L
CO2 emissions
274g/km
216g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 3.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.66,800 rpm4,250 rpm7,050 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 (996)Facelift 20013.6Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
15.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
286 km/h
178 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
320 hp
239 kW
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.4
350 hp
261 kW

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 3.4 has 30 hp more than Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6 and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 3.4: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
370 Nm
273 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 (996)Facelift 20013.6
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.4
1,470 kg
3,241 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 (996)Facelift 20013.6
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.4
286 km/h
178 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.65.7 s
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.45.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 3.4 and Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6: 0.7 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 (996)Facelift 20013.6
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.4
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 3.4 and Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6: 2.1 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 (996)Facelift 20013.6
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.4
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
566 km
352 mi
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.4
696 km
432 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
320 hp
239 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.4
350 hp
261 kW
5.0 s
286 km/h
178 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 (996)Facelift 20013.6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.4
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 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 (996)Facelift 20013.6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.4
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 3.4 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 (996)Facelift 20013.6
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
5.7 s
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.4
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
5.0 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 (996)Facelift 20013.6
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.4
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 3.4
Power
320 hp
239 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
286 km/h
178 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 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
566 km
352 mi
696 km
432 mi
CO2 score
274 g/km
216 g/km
Trunk score
130 L
4.6 cu ft
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 3.4
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6

  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed

Cons

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

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 3.4

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 129 km (80 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume
  • 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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