Car comparison

Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0vsPorsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 3.0

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

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Porsche 911 Targa (992)

4S 3.0

450 hp2981 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turbo2020-2024
VS

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992)

Carrera 3.0

385 hp2981 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2019-2024

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    304 km/h
    189 mph
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    274 hp/t
    205 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    132 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 3.0

  • Lightest
    1,575 kg
    3,472 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    210 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    696 km
    432 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0
Power
450hp336kW
385hp287kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
291 km/h
181 mph
To 99% top speed
79.7s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph
Calculated
61.8s99% target: 288 km/h / 179 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
14.2s
13.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
274hp/t205kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
244hp/t182kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
650km404mi
Calculated
696km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,981cc182cu in
2,981cc182cu in
Length
4,519mm178in
4,519mm178in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,301mm51in
1,297mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,589mm63in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,557mm61in
1,557mm61in
Trunk volume
132L
-
Max trunk volume-
132L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
67L
64L
CO2 emissions
235g/km
210g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.06,500 rpm2,300-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.06,500 rpm1,950-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.2 s
13.5 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
291 km/h
181 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0
385 hp
287 kW

Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0 has 65 hp more than Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 3.0 and Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0: 65 hp (48 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0
1,575 kg
3,472 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 (992)4S 3.0
304 km/h
189 mph
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0
291 km/h
181 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.04.4 s
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.04.4 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 Targa (992)4S 3.0
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 3.0 and Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0: 1.1 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 (992)4S 3.0
274 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
650 km
404 mi
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0
696 km
432 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
4.4 s
304 km/h
189 mph
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0
385 hp
287 kW
4.4 s
291 km/h
181 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 (992)4S 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
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

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 (992)4S 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
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

Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 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 Targa (992)4S 3.0
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
4.4 s
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.4 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 Targa (992)4S 3.0
274 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Targa (992)4S 3.0Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.4 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
291 km/h
181 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Fuel consumption
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
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
Range score
650 km
404 mi
696 km
432 mi
CO2 score
235 g/km
210 g/km
Trunk score
132 L
4.7 cu ft
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
274 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 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 Targa (992) 4S 3.0Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 3.0
Consumption10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.03 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.01 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,704 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4S 3.0

  • Has 65 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 3.0

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 45 km (28 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 25 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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