Car comparison

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 4 3.4vsPorsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 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 (997)

Targa 4 3.6

325 hp3596 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspirated2006-2008

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
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    223 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    716 km
    445 mi
  • 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 (997)Targa 4 3.6
Power
350hp261kW
325hp242kW
Torque
390Nm288lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
To 99% top speed
71.7s99% target: 279 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
77.1s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
16.4s
Calculated
18.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t172kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
210hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
716km445mi
Calculated
578km359mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
3,596cc219cu in
Length
4,491mm177in
4,427mm174in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,532mm60in
-
Rear track
1,560mm61in
-
Trunk volume
285L
-
Max trunk volume-
105L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
68L
67L
CO2 emissions
223g/km
280g/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 (997) Targa 4 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 4 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 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 (997)Targa 4 3.66,800 rpm4,250 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.4 s
18.8 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
172 km/h
107 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 (997)Targa 4 3.6
325 hp
242 kW

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 4 3.4 has 25 hp more than Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6 and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 4 3.4: 25 hp (19 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 (997)Targa 4 3.6
370 Nm
273 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 (997)Targa 4 3.6
1,550 kg
3,417 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 (997)Targa 4 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 (997)Targa 4 3.65.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 4 3.4 and Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 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 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 4 3.4
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 4 3.4 and Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 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 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 4 3.4
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 4 3.4
716 km
445 mi
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
578 km
359 mi

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 (997)Targa 4 3.6
325 hp
242 kW
5.8 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 (997)Targa 4 3.6
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 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 (997)Targa 4 3.6
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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 (997)Targa 4 3.6
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
5.8 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 (997)Targa 4 3.6
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.8 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Range score
716 km
445 mi
578 km
359 mi
CO2 score
223 g/km
280 g/km
Trunk score
285 L
10.1 cu ft
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 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 (997) Targa 4 3.6
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 138 km (86 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 180 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 57 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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