Car comparison

Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8vsPorsche 911 Targa (997) · Facelift 2008 Targa 4 3.6

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

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Porsche 911 Targa (991)

4S 3.8

400 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspirated2014-2015
VS

Porsche 911 Targa (997) · Facelift 2008

Targa 4 3.6

345 hp3614 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspirated2008-2013

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    296 km/h
    184 mph
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,555 kg
    3,428 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    257 hp/t
    192 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.9 L/100 km
    16.9 mpg US
    20.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    237 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    680 km
    423 mi
  • Largest trunk
    285 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
Power
400hp298kW
345hp257kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
390Nm288lb-ft
Curb weight
1,555kg3,428lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
To 99% top speed
64.9s99% target: 293 km/h / 182 mph
Calculated
67.6s99% target: 279 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
14.2s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
15.5L/100 km15.2mpg US18.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
257hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
680km423mi
Calculated
650km404mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
3,614cc221cu in
Length
4,491mm177in
4,435mm175in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,291mm51in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,538mm61in
-
Rear track
1,552mm61in
-
Trunk volume
285L
-
Max trunk volume-
105L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
68L
67L
CO2 emissions
237g/km
242g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.87,400 rpm5,600 rpm7,650 rpm
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.66,500 rpm4,400 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.2 s
15.8 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
400 hp
298 kW
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
345 hp
257 kW

Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8 has 55 hp more than Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4 3.6 and Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
390 Nm
288 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
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 Targa (991)4S 3.8
296 km/h
184 mph
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
282 km/h
175 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)4S 3.84.8 s
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.65.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8 and Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4 3.6: 0.2 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)4S 3.8
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 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 Targa (991)4S 3.8
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
221 hp/t
165 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 Targa (991)4S 3.8
680 km
423 mi
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
650 km
404 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
400 hp
298 kW
4.8 s
296 km/h
184 mph
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
345 hp
257 kW
5.0 s
282 km/h
175 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)4S 3.8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
Power
345 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 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)4S 3.8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
Power
345 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 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 Targa (991)4S 3.8
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
4.8 s
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
5.0 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)4S 3.8
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
Power
400 hp
298 kW
345 hp
257 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.0 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
Lightness
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Range score
680 km
423 mi
650 km
404 mi
CO2 score
237 g/km
242 g/km
Trunk score
285 L
10.1 cu ft
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 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 Targa (991) 4S 3.8Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4 3.6
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km18.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi29.01 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year2,704 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 km (18 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 180 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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