The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible (12 - 15) vs. Porsche 911 Targa 4 (08 - 12)
€ 103,200
€ 100,800
€ 103,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 911 Carrera Convertible is 2.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the 911 Targa 4.
911 Carrera Convertible
911 Targa 4
51.1
71.2
77.9
51.6
72.9
80.8
71.2 in
Width
72.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
51.1 in
Height
51.6 in
96.5
176.8
92.5
174.6
176.8 in
Length
174.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
92.5 in
Vehicle Weight
911 Carrera Convertible
911 Targa 4
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.97 %
General
911 Carrera Convertible
911 Targa 4
991
Generation
997
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
911 Carrera Convertible
911 Targa 4
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
345 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
340 hp
at 6500 rpm
911 Carrera Convertible
345 hp
340 hp
911 Targa 4
288 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
911 Carrera Convertible
288 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
911 Targa 4
Performance
911 Carrera Convertible
911 Targa 4
178 mph
Maximum Speed
176 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
911 Carrera Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
911 Targa 4
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9.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 lb/hp
911 Carrera Convertible
9.74 lb/hp
10.41 lb/hp
911 Targa 4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
911 Carrera Convertible
911 Targa 4
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
22 mpg
911 Carrera Convertible
26 mpg
22 mpg
911 Targa 4
18 mpg
city
15 mpg
34 mpg
highway
32 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
432 mi
Range
393 mi
911 Carrera Convertible
432 mi
393 mi
911 Targa 4
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
200.8 kWh
911 Carrera Convertible
174.3 kWh
200.8 kWh
911 Targa 4
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
911 Carrera Convertible
911 Targa 4
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
717 lb
Maximum Payload
672 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
