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Porsche 911 Targa (997) · Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8vsPorsche 911 Targa (992) 4 3.0

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 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspirated2008-2013
VS

Porsche 911 Targa (992)

4 3.0

385 hp2981 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turbo2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    223 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    684 km
    425 mi
  • Largest trunk
    132 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    385 hp
    287 kW
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    245 hp/t
    183 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
Power
385hp287kW
385hp287kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,665kg3,671lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
289 km/h
180 mph
To 99% top speed
65.6s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
84.7s99% target: 286 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
14.2s
Calculated
15.6s
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
231hp/t172kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
626km389mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
2,981cc182cu in
Length
4,435mm175in
4,519mm178in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,297mm51in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,450mm96in
Front track-
1,591mm63in
Rear track-
1,557mm61in
Trunk volume-
132L
Max trunk volume
105L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
67L
67L
CO2 emissions
251g/km
223g/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 (992) 4 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 3.0: 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 (992)4 3.06,500 rpm1,950-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.2 s
15.6 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
289 km/h
180 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
181 km/h
113 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 (992)4 3.0
385 hp
287 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 (992)4 3.0
450 Nm
332 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
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
1,665 kg
3,671 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
295 km/h
183 mph
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
289 km/h
180 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 3.84.7 s
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.04.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 3.0 and Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8: 0.3 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
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 3.0 and Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8: 0.9 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
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 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
626 km
389 mi
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
684 km
425 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
4.7 s
295 km/h
183 mph
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
385 hp
287 kW
4.4 s
289 km/h
180 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/h4.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 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 (992)4 3.0
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,297 mm
51.1 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/h4.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 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 (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
4.7 s
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
4.4 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
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8Porsche911 Targa (992)4 3.0
Power
385 hp
287 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.4 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
289 km/h
180 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,297 mm
51.1 in
Range score
626 km
389 mi
684 km
425 mi
CO2 score
251 g/km
223 g/km
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 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 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 3.0
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8

  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Porsche 911 Targa (992) 4 3.0

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 58 km (36 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 27 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 28 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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