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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Turbo 3.8vsPorsche 911 Cabriolet (997) · Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8

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

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992)

Turbo 3.8

580 hp3745 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2020-2024
VS

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) · Facelift 2008

Turbo 3.8

500 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2009-2011

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Turbo 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    580 hp
    433 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    339 hp/t
    253 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.2 L/100 km
    15.5 mpg US
    18.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    593 km
    368 mi
  • Largest trunk
    163 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    94/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Cabriolet (992)Turbo 3.8Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Power
580hp433kW
500hp373kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
312 km/h
194 mph
To 99% top speed
82.8s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
55.9s99% target: 309 km/h / 192 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.9s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
10.1s
11.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.7s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.8s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
339hp/t253kW/t154hp/1000 lb
Calculated
304hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
439Nm/t293lb-ft/ton
Calculated
395Nm/t264lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
593km368mi
Calculated
573km356mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,745cc229cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,535mm179in
4,450mm175in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,302mm51in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,583mm62in
-
Rear track
1,600mm63in
-
Trunk volume
163L
-
Max trunk volume-
105L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
67L
67L
CO2 emissions-
275g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Turbo 3.8Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Turbo 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Turbo 3.86,500 rpm2,250-4,500 rpm7,200 rpm
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.86,000-6,500 rpm1,950-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Cabriolet (992)Turbo 3.8Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.7 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.9 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.1 s
11.0 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
62.1 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
312 km/h
194 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.6 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.5 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.9 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.0 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.8 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
206 km/h
128 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Turbo 3.8
580 hp
433 kW
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
500 hp
373 kW

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Turbo 3.8 has 80 hp more than Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Turbo 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 (992)Turbo 3.8
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Turbo 3.8
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
1,645 kg
3,627 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)Turbo 3.8
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
312 km/h
194 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Turbo 3.82.9 s
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.83.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Turbo 3.8 and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8: 0.9 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)Turbo 3.8
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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 (992)Turbo 3.8
339 hp/t
253 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Turbo 3.8
593 km
368 mi
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
573 km
356 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Turbo 3.8
580 hp
433 kW
2.9 s
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
500 hp
373 kW
3.8 s
312 km/h
194 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)Turbo 3.8
Power
580 hp
433 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
163 L
5.8 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,302 mm
51.3 in
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 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 (992)Turbo 3.8
Power
580 hp
433 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Turbo 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 (992)Turbo 3.8
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
2.9 s
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
3.8 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)Turbo 3.8
339 hp/t
253 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Cabriolet (992)Turbo 3.8Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Power
580 hp
433 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.9 s
3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
163 L
5.8 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,302 mm
51.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
593 km
368 mi
573 km
356 mi
CO2 score
-
275 g/km
Trunk score
163 L
5.8 cu ft
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
339 hp/t
253 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 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 (992) Turbo 3.8Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Turbo 3.8

  • Has 80 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 km (13 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 58 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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