Car comparison

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6vsPorsche 911 Targa (G) 3.0 SC

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

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Porsche 911 Targa (997)

Targa 4 3.6

325 hp3596 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspirated2006-2008
VS

Porsche 911 Targa (G)

3.0 SC

180 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated1977-1979

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    275 km/h
    171 mph
  • Most powerful
    325 hp
    242 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    210 hp/t
    156 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    578 km
    359 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
Power
325hp242kW
180hp134kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,150kg2,535lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.1s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
75.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
18.8s
Calculated
28.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
210hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
578km359mi
Calculated
500km311mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,596cc219cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,427mm174in
4,291mm169in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,652mm65in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,340mm53in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,272mm89in
Front track-
1,372mm54in
Rear track-
1,380mm54in
Max trunk volume
105L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
67L
80L
CO2 emissions
280g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6Porsche 911 Targa (G) 3.0 SCPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (G) 3.0 SC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.66,800 rpm4,250 rpm7,050 rpm
Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC5,500 rpm4,200 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.8 s
28.1 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
325 hp
242 kW
Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
180 hp
134 kW

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6 has 145 hp more than Porsche 911 Targa (G) 3.0 SC.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (G) 3.0 SC and Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6: 145 hp (108 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
245 Nm
181 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
1,150 kg
2,535 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)Targa 4 3.6
275 km/h
171 mph
Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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)Targa 4 3.65.8 s
Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6 and Porsche 911 Targa (G) 3.0 SC: 1.2 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 (997)Targa 4 3.6
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
16.0 L/100 km
14.7 mpg US
17.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6 and Porsche 911 Targa (G) 3.0 SC: 4.4 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)Targa 4 3.6
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
578 km
359 mi
Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
500 km
311 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6
325 hp
242 kW
5.8 s
275 km/h
171 mph
Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
180 hp
134 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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)Targa 4 3.6
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 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)Targa 4 3.6
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
16.0 L/100 km
14.7 mpg US
17.7 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6 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)Targa 4 3.6
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
5.8 s
Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
16.0 L/100 km
14.7 mpg US
17.7 mpg UK
7.0 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 (997)Targa 4 3.6
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
16.0 L/100 km
14.7 mpg US
17.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4 3.6Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
Power
325 hp
242 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
7.0 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
1,150 kg
2,535 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
16.0 L/100 km
14.7 mpg US
17.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in
Range score
578 km
359 mi
500 km
311 mi
CO2 score
280 g/km
-
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6Porsche 911 Targa (G) 3.0 SC
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK16 L/100 km14.7 mpg US17.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km28.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi45.06 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal2,400 L634 US gal528 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year4,200 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4 3.6

  • Has 145 hp more
  • Has 125 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 53 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 78 km (48 mi) more estimated range

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Porsche 911 Targa (G) 3.0 SC

  • Is 400 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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