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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.

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Porsche 911 Targa (997) · Facelift 2008

Targa 4S 3.8

385 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspirated2008-2013
VS

Porsche 911 Targa (997)

Targa 4S 3.8

355 hp3824 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspirated2006-2008

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    297 km/h
    185 mph
  • Most powerful
    385 hp
    287 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    250 hp/t
    186 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.5 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    259 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    609 km
    378 mi
  • Largest trunk
    105 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Targa (997)Facelift 2008Targa 4S 3.8ManualPorsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8Automatic
Power
385hp287kW
355hp265kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
297 km/h
185 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.5s99% target: 294 km/h / 183 mph
Calculated
74.2s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
14.5s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
250hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
609km378mi
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
259g/km
286g/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 3.8 ManualPorsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4S 3.8 AutomaticPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8 Manual: 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 3.8Manual6,500 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 3.8ManualPorsche911 Targa (997)Targa 4S 3.8Automatic
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.5 s
16.5 s
Top speed
297 km/h
185 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 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 3.8Manual
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 Manual 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 Manual: 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 3.8Manual
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 3.8Manual
1,540 kg
3,395 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 3.8Manual
297 km/h
185 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 3.8Manual4.9 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 Manual and Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4S 3.8 Automatic: 0.5 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 3.8Manual
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 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 Manual and Porsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4S 3.8 Automatic: 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 3.8Manual
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 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 3.8Manual
609 km
378 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 3.8Manual
385 hp
287 kW
4.9 s
297 km/h
185 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 3.8Manual
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 (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 3.8Manual
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 (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 Manual 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 3.8Manual
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
4.9 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 3.8Manual
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 (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 3.8ManualPorsche911 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
4.9 s
5.4 s
Top speed
297 km/h
185 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 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
609 km
378 mi
563 km
350 mi
CO2 score
259 g/km
286 g/km
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 Targa (997) Facelift 2008 Targa 4S 3.8 ManualPorsche 911 Targa (997) Targa 4S 3.8 Automatic
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 46 km (29 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 27 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

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