Car comparison

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

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

New comparison

Porsche 911 Targa (997) · Facelift 2008

Targa 4S 3.8

385 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspirated2008-2013
VS

Porsche 911 Targa (997)

Targa 4S 3.8

355 hp3824 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspirated2006-2008

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8 Dual-clutch

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    385 hp
    287 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    245 hp/t
    183 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.8 L/100 km
    14.9 mpg US
    17.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    251 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    626 km
    389 mi
  • Largest trunk
    105 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8Dual-clutchPorsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8Automatic
Power
385hp287kW
355hp265kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.6s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
74.2s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
14.2s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
626km389mi
Calculated
563km350mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
3,824cc233cu in
Length
4,435mm175in
4,427mm174in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,350mm93in
Max trunk volume
105L
105L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
67L
67L
CO2 emissions
251g/km
286g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8 Dual-clutchPorsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4S 3.8 AutomaticPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8 Dual-clutch: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4S 3.8 Automatic: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8Dual-clutch6,500 rpm4,200 rpm6,750 rpm
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8Automatic6,600 rpm4,600 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8Dual-clutchPorsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8Automatic
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.2 s
16.5 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8Dual-clutch
385 hp
287 kW
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8Automatic
355 hp
265 kW

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8 Dual-clutch has 30 hp more than Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4S 3.8 Automatic.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4S 3.8 Automatic and Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8 Dual-clutch: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8Dual-clutch
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8Automatic
400 Nm
295 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 3.8Dual-clutch
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8Automatic
1,575 kg
3,472 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 3.8Dual-clutch
295 km/h
183 mph
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8Automatic
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 3.8Dual-clutch4.7 s
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8Automatic5.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8 Dual-clutch and Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4S 3.8 Automatic: 0.7 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 3.8Dual-clutch
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8Automatic
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8 Dual-clutch and Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4S 3.8 Automatic: 1.2 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 3.8Dual-clutch
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8Automatic
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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 4S 3.8Dual-clutch
626 km
389 mi
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8Automatic
563 km
350 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8Dual-clutch
385 hp
287 kW
4.7 s
295 km/h
183 mph
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8Automatic
355 hp
265 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 3.8Dual-clutch
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 (997)Targa 4S 3.8Automatic
Power
355 hp
265 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 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 3.8Dual-clutch
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 (997)Targa 4S 3.8Automatic
Power
355 hp
265 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8 Dual-clutch 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 3.8Dual-clutch
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
4.7 s
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8Automatic
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
5.4 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 3.8Dual-clutch
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 (997)Targa 4S 3.8Automatic
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8Dual-clutchPorsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8Automatic
Power
385 hp
287 kW
355 hp
265 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.4 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
626 km
389 mi
563 km
350 mi
CO2 score
251 g/km
286 g/km
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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.

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 3.8 Dual-clutchPorsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4S 3.8 Automatic
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8 Dual-clutch

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 63 km (39 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 35 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

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4S 3.8
Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4S 3.8
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

Targa 4S 3.8
Carrera S 3.8
VS
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8vsPorsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8
Targa 4S 3.8
Targa 4 3.6
VS
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8vsPorsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4 3.6
Targa 4S 3.8
Carrera S 3.8
VS
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8vsPorsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8
Targa 4S 3.8
3.6
VS
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8vsPorsche911 Targa (996)Facelift 20013.6
Targa 4S 3.8
4S 3.8
VS
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8vsPorsche911 Targa (991)4S 3.8
Targa 4S 3.8
Targa 4S 3.8
VS
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8vsPorsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8
Targa 4S 3.8
GT3 3.6
VS
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8vsPorsche911 (997)GT3 3.6
Targa 4S 3.8
Carrera 3.0
VS
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8vsPorsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
Targa 4S 3.8
GT3 RS 3.8
VS
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8vsPorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008GT3 RS 3.8
Targa 4S 3.8
GT3 3.6
VS
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8vsPorsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
Targa 4S 3.8
Turbo 3.8
VS
Porsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8vsPorsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Targa 4S 3.8
Turbo 3.6
VS
Porsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8vsPorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Porsche 911 Targa (997) · Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8 vs Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4S 3.8 - car comparison - FastVsFaster