Car comparison

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 4 3.4vsPorsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6

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

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991)

Carrera 4 3.4

350 hp3436 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015
VS

Porsche 911 Targa (993)

3.6

285 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspirated1996-1997

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    282 km/h
    175 mph
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    390 Nm
    288 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    230 hp/t
    172 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    285 L
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
Power
350hp261kW
285hp213kW
Torque
390Nm288lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,425kg3,142lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
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Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
To 99% top speed
71.5s99% target: 279 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
70.4s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
17.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
18.3L/100 km12.9mpg US15.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t172kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
716km445mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,491mm177in
4,245mm167in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,275mm90in
Front track
1,532mm60in
1,405mm55in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,474mm58in
Trunk volume
285L
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Max trunk volume-
123L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
68L
-
CO2 emissions
223g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 4 3.4Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 4 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 4 3.47,400 rpm5,600 rpm7,650 rpm
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.66,100 rpm5,250 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
17.4 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 4 3.4
350 hp
261 kW
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
285 hp
213 kW

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 4 3.4 has 65 hp more than Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6 and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 4 3.4: 65 hp (48 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 4 3.4
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 4 3.4
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
1,425 kg
3,142 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 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
282 km/h
175 mph
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
275 km/h
171 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 4 3.45.1 s
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.65.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 4 3.4 and Porsche 911 Targa (993) 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 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 4 3.4
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 4 3.4 and Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6: 2.9 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 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 4 3.4
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 4 3.4
350 hp
261 kW
5.1 s
282 km/h
175 mph
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
285 hp
213 kW
5.4 s
275 km/h
171 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 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Length
4,245 mm
167.1 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 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 4 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 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 4 3.4
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
5.1 s
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
5.4 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 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Targa (993)3.6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
285 hp
213 kW
Torque
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.4 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Length
4,245 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
716 km
445 mi
-
CO2 score
223 g/km
-
Trunk score
285 L
10.1 cu ft
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 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 (991) Carrera 4 3.4Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km21.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi34.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year3,255 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Has 65 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 162 L more trunk volume

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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Porsche 911 Targa (993) 3.6

  • Is 95 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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