Car comparison

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

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

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992)

Carrera 3.0

385 hp2981 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2019-2024
VS

Porsche 911 Targa (991)

4 3.4

350 hp3436 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspirated2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    291 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    385 hp
    287 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    244 hp/t
    182 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100

Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 3.4

  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    204 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    782 km
    486 mi
  • Largest trunk
    285 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
Power
385hp287kW
350hp261kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
390Nm288lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 288 km/h / 179 mph
Calculated
66.0s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
13.5s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
244hp/t182kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
696km432mi
Calculated
782km486mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,981cc182cu in
3,436cc210cu in
Length
4,519mm178in
4,491mm177in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,297mm51in
1,298mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,532mm60in
Rear track
1,557mm61in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume-
285L
Max trunk volume
132L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
68L
CO2 emissions
210g/km
204g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 3.0Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 3.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.06,500 rpm1,950-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.47,400 rpm5,600 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
14.7 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

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

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

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 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 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
1,560 kg
3,439 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 (992)Carrera 3.0
291 km/h
181 mph
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 3.0 and Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 3.4: 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 (992)Carrera 3.0
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 3.4 and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 3.0: 0.5 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 (992)Carrera 3.0
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0
696 km
432 mi
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
782 km
486 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0
385 hp
287 kW
4.4 s
291 km/h
181 mph
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
350 hp
261 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 (992)Carrera 3.0
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 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 Targa (991)4 3.4
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,298 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 (992)Carrera 3.0
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 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 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.4 s
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.8 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 (992)Carrera 3.0
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0Porsche911 Targa (991)4 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
4.8 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Range score
696 km
432 mi
782 km
486 mi
CO2 score
210 g/km
204 g/km
Trunk score
132 L
4.7 cu ft
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 3.0Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 3.4
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 3.0

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 3.4

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 86 km (53 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 153 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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