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

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

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Porsche 911 Targa (992)

4 GTS 3.0

480 hp2981 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turbo2021-2024
VS

Porsche 911 Targa (991)

4 GTS 3.8

430 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspirated2015-2015

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 GTS 3.8

  • Lightest
    1,580 kg
    3,483 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.5 L/100 km
    18.8 mpg US
    22.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    739 km
    459 mi
  • Largest trunk
    285 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 GTS 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph Unrestricted
    307 km/h
    191 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    480 hp
    358 kW
  • Highest torque
    570 Nm
    420 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    285 hp/t
    212 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Targa (992)4 GTS 3.0Porsche911 Targa (991)4 GTS 3.8
Power
480hp358kW
430hp321kW
Torque
570Nm420lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight
2,085kg4,597lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Calculated
301 km/h
187 mph
To 99% top speed
91.8s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
58.2s99% target: 298 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
12.5s
12.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
285hp/t212kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
272hp/t203kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
338Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
677km421mi
Calculated
739km459mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,981cc182cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,533mm178in
4,509mm178in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,299mm51in
1,291mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,450mm96in
Front track-
1,538mm61in
Rear track-
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
163L
285L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
67L
68L
CO2 emissions-
214g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 GTS 3.0Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 GTS 3.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 GTS 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 GTS 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 GTS 3.06,500 rpm2,300-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 GTS 3.87,500 rpm5,750 rpm7,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Targa (992)4 GTS 3.0Porsche911 Targa (991)4 GTS 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.5 s
12.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Likely limited
301 km/h
187 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 mph
197 km/h
123 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 GTS 3.0
480 hp
358 kW
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 GTS 3.8
430 hp
321 kW

Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 GTS 3.0 has 50 hp more than Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 GTS 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 GTS 3.8 and Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 GTS 3.0: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 GTS 3.0
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 GTS 3.8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 GTS 3.0
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 GTS 3.8
1,580 kg
3,483 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)4 GTS 3.0
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 GTS 3.8
301 km/h
187 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)4 GTS 3.03.5 s
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 GTS 3.84.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 GTS 3.0 and Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 GTS 3.8: 0.8 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)4 GTS 3.0
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 GTS 3.8
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 GTS 3.8 and Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 GTS 3.0: 0.7 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)4 GTS 3.0
285 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 GTS 3.8
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 GTS 3.0
677 km
421 mi
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 GTS 3.8
739 km
459 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 GTS 3.0
480 hp
358 kW
3.5 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 GTS 3.8
430 hp
321 kW
4.3 s
301 km/h
187 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)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
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 GTS 3.8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 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)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
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 GTS 3.8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 GTS 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)4 GTS 3.0
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
3.5 s
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 GTS 3.8
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.3 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)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
Porsche911 Targa (991)4 GTS 3.8
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Targa (992)4 GTS 3.0Porsche911 Targa (991)4 GTS 3.8
Power
480 hp
358 kW
430 hp
321 kW
Torque
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
301 km/h
187 mph
Lightness
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
Range score
677 km
421 mi
739 km
459 mi
CO2 score
-
214 g/km
Trunk score
163 L
5.8 cu ft
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
285 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 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 (992) 4 GTS 3.0Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 GTS 3.8
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 GTS 3.0

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 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

Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4 GTS 3.8

  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 62 km (39 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 122 L more trunk volume

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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