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Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 3.4vsPorsche 911 Targa (996) · Facelift 2001 3.6

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

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Porsche 911 Targa (991)

4 3.4

350 hp3436 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspirated2014-2015
VS

Porsche 911 Targa (996) · Facelift 2001

3.6

320 hp3596 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspirated2002-2005

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    390 Nm
    288 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    224 hp/t
    167 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 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 overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
Power
350hp261kW
320hp239kW
Torque
390Nm288lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.0s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
79.3s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
14.7s
Calculated
17.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
214hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
782km486mi
Calculated
566km352mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
3,596cc219cu in
Length
4,491mm177in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,298mm51in
1,305mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,532mm60in
-
Rear track
1,560mm61in
-
Trunk volume
285L
-
Max trunk volume-
130L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
68L
64L
CO2 emissions
204g/km
274g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 3.4Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.47,400 rpm5,600 rpm7,650 rpm
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.66,800 rpm4,250 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.7 s
17.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
350 hp
261 kW
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
320 hp
239 kW

Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 3.4 has 30 hp more than Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6 and Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 3.4: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
1,495 kg
3,296 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 (991)4 3.4
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.44.8 s
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.65.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 3.4 and Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6: 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 Targa (991)4 3.4
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 3.4 and Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6: 2.6 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 (991)4 3.4
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
782 km
486 mi
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
566 km
352 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4
350 hp
261 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
320 hp
239 kW
5.7 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 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
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 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 (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
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Targa (991) 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 Targa (991)4 3.4
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.8 s
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
5.7 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 (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
Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Targa (991)4 3.4Porsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Range score
782 km
486 mi
566 km
352 mi
CO2 score
204 g/km
274 g/km
Trunk score
285 L
10.1 cu ft
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 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 (991) 4 3.4Porsche 911 Targa (996) Facelift 2001 3.6
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 3.4

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 215 km (134 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 155 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 70 g/km less CO2

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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