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Porsche 911 Targa (997) · Facelift 2008 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) · Facelift 2008

Targa 4 3.6

345 hp3614 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspirated2008-2013
VS

Porsche 911 Targa (G)

3.0 SC

180 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated1977-1979

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    282 km/h
    175 mph
  • Most powerful
    345 hp
    257 kW
  • Highest torque
    390 Nm
    288 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    650 km
    404 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
Power
345hp257kW
180hp134kW
Torque
390Nm288lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,150kg2,535lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.6s99% target: 279 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
75.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
28.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.5L/100 km15.2mpg US18.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
650km404mi
Calculated
500km311mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,614cc221cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,435mm175in
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
242g/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 4 3.6Porsche 911 Targa (G) 3.0 SCPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 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)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.66,500 rpm4,400 rpm6,750 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)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
28.1 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 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)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
345 hp
257 kW
Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
180 hp
134 kW

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4 3.6 has 165 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) Facelift 2008 Targa 4 3.6: 165 hp (123 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
390 Nm
288 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)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
1,560 kg
3,439 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)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
282 km/h
175 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)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.65.0 s
Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4 3.6 and Porsche 911 Targa (G) 3.0 SC: 2.0 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 4 3.6
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 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) Facelift 2008 Targa 4 3.6 and Porsche 911 Targa (G) 3.0 SC: 5.7 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 (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
650 km
404 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)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
345 hp
257 kW
5.0 s
282 km/h
175 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)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
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)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
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) Facelift 2008 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)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
5.0 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)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
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)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6Porsche911 Targa (G)3.0 SC
Power
345 hp
257 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
7.0 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,150 kg
2,535 lb
Fuel consumption
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 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
4,435 mm
174.6 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
650 km
404 mi
500 km
311 mi
CO2 score
242 g/km
-
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4 3.6Porsche 911 Targa (G) 3.0 SC
Consumption10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK16 L/100 km14.7 mpg US17.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.03 LC100 km28.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.01 LC100 mi45.06 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal2,400 L634 US gal528 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,704 LC/year4,200 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4 3.6

  • Has 165 hp more
  • Has 145 Nm more
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 47 km/h (29 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 65 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 150 km (94 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 410 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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