The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible (08 - 11) vs. Porsche 911 Targa 4S PDK (08 - 12)
€ 96,800
€ 117,400
€ 96,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the 911 Carrera Convertible is 1.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller.
911 Carrera Convertible
911 Targa 4S
51.6
71.2
79.1
51.2
72.9
80.8
71.2 in
Width
72.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
51.6 in
Height
51.2 in
92.5
174.6
92.5
174.6
174.6 in
Length
174.6 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
92.5 in
Vehicle Weight
911 Carrera Convertible
911 Targa 4S
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.25 %
General
911 Carrera Convertible
911 Targa 4S
997
Generation
997
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
911 Carrera Convertible
911 Targa 4S
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3.8 L / 186 cu in
340 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 6500 rpm
911 Carrera Convertible
340 hp
380 hp
911 Targa 4S
288 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
911 Carrera Convertible
288 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
911 Targa 4S
Performance
911 Carrera Convertible
911 Targa 4S
180 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
911 Carrera Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
911 Targa 4S
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10.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.54 lb/hp
911 Carrera Convertible
10.21 lb/hp
9.54 lb/hp
911 Targa 4S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
911 Carrera Convertible
911 Targa 4S
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
22 mpg
911 Carrera Convertible
23 mpg
22 mpg
911 Targa 4S
15 mpg
city
15 mpg
32 mpg
highway
31 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
382 mi
Range
389 mi
911 Carrera Convertible
382 mi
389 mi
911 Targa 4S
Environmental Impact
197 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
202.8 kWh
911 Carrera Convertible
197 kWh
202.8 kWh
911 Targa 4S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
911 Carrera Convertible
911 Targa 4S
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
672 lb
Maximum Payload
672 lb
3.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
