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

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

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Porsche 911 Targa (997) · Facelift 2008

Targa 4S 3.8

385 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspirated2008-2013
VS

Porsche 911 Targa (991)

4S 3.8

400 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspirated2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • 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 highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    237 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    680 km
    423 mi
  • Largest trunk
    285 L
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
Power
385hp287kW
400hp298kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,555kg3,428lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
297 km/h
185 mph
296 km/h
184 mph
To 99% top speed
67.5s99% target: 294 km/h / 183 mph
Calculated
64.9s99% target: 293 km/h / 182 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
14.5s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
250hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
257hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
609km378mi
Calculated
680km423mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,435mm175in
4,491mm177in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,291mm51in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,450mm96in
Front track-
1,538mm61in
Rear track-
1,552mm61in
Trunk volume-
285L
Max trunk volume
105L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
67L
68L
CO2 emissions
259g/km
237g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.86,500 rpm4,200 rpm6,750 rpm
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.87,400 rpm5,600 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.5 s
14.2 s
Top speed
297 km/h
185 mph
296 km/h
184 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
189 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
385 hp
287 kW
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
400 hp
298 kW

Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8 has 15 hp more than Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8 and Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 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 (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
1,555 kg
3,428 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 (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
297 km/h
185 mph
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
296 km/h
184 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.84.9 s
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.84.8 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 4S 3.8: 0.1 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 (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8 and Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8: 1.0 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 (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
609 km
378 mi
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
680 km
423 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
385 hp
287 kW
4.9 s
297 km/h
185 mph
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
400 hp
298 kW
4.8 s
296 km/h
184 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 (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
297 km/h
185 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
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

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 (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
297 km/h
185 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
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

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 (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
4.8 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 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8Porsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.8 s
Top speed
297 km/h
185 mph
296 km/h
184 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
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
Range score
609 km
378 mi
680 km
423 mi
CO2 score
259 g/km
237 g/km
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 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 (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Targa (991) 4S 3.8

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 71 km (44 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 180 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 22 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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