Car comparison

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Turbo S 3.8vsPorsche 911 Targa (992) 4 GTS 3.0

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

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991)

Turbo S 3.8

560 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2013-2016
VS

Porsche 911 Targa (992)

4 GTS 3.0

480 hp2981 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turbo2021-2024

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Turbo S 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    318 km/h
    198 mph
  • Most powerful
    560 hp
    418 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,670 kg
    3,682 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    335 hp/t
    250 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    701 km
    436 mi
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Cabriolet (991)Turbo S 3.8Porsche911 Targa (992)4 GTS 3.0
Power
560hp418kW
480hp358kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,085kg4,597lb
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
44.3s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
91.8s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.1s
3.5s
0-200 km/h
8.7s
Calculated
12.5s
0-60 mph
3.0s
Calculated
3.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.6s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
335hp/t250kW/t152hp/1000 lb
Calculated
285hp/t212kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
419Nm/t280lb-ft/ton
Calculated
338Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
701km436mi
Calculated
677km421mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
2,981cc182cu in
Length
4,506mm177in
4,533mm178in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,299mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,539mm61in
-
Rear track
1,590mm63in
-
Trunk volume-
163L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
68L
67L
CO2 emissions
227g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Turbo S 3.8Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 GTS 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Turbo S 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 GTS 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Turbo S 3.86,500-6,750 rpm2,100-4,250 rpm7,000 rpm
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 GTS 3.06,500 rpm2,300-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Cabriolet (991)Turbo S 3.8Porsche911 Targa (992)4 GTS 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.0 s
3.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.1 s
3.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.7 s
12.5 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.7 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.0 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.0 s
9.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.6 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
222 km/h
138 mph
193 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Turbo S 3.8
560 hp
418 kW
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 GTS 3.0
480 hp
358 kW

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Turbo S 3.8 has 80 hp more than Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 GTS 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 GTS 3.0 and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Turbo S 3.8: 80 hp (60 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Turbo S 3.8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 GTS 3.0
570 Nm
420 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Turbo S 3.8
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 GTS 3.0
1,685 kg
3,715 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)Turbo S 3.8
318 km/h
198 mph
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 GTS 3.0
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 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)Turbo S 3.83.1 s
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 GTS 3.03.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Turbo S 3.8 and Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 GTS 3.0: 0.4 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)Turbo S 3.8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 GTS 3.0
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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 (991)Turbo S 3.8
335 hp/t
250 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 GTS 3.0
285 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Turbo S 3.8
701 km
436 mi
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 GTS 3.0
677 km
421 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Turbo S 3.8
560 hp
418 kW
3.1 s
318 km/h
198 mph
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 GTS 3.0
480 hp
358 kW
3.5 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 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)Turbo S 3.8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,506 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 GTS 3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
163 L
5.8 cu ft
Length
4,533 mm
178.5 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 Cabriolet (991)Turbo S 3.8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 GTS 3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) 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 (991)Turbo S 3.8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
3.1 s
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 GTS 3.0
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
3.5 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)Turbo S 3.8
335 hp/t
250 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 GTS 3.0
285 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Cabriolet (991)Turbo S 3.8Porsche911 Targa (992)4 GTS 3.0
Power
560 hp
418 kW
480 hp
358 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.1 s
3.5 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Lightness
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,506 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
163 L
5.8 cu ft
Length
4,533 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,299 mm
51.1 in
Range score
701 km
436 mi
677 km
421 mi
CO2 score
227 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
163 L
5.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
335 hp/t
250 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
285 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 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) Turbo S 3.8Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 GTS 3.0
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Turbo S 3.8

  • Has 80 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 50 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 24 km (15 mi) more estimated range

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

Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 GTS 3.0

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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