The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible (12 - 15) vs. Porsche 911 Targa 4S PDK (08 - 12)
€ 103,200
€ 117,400
€ 103,200
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 slightly. The 911 Carrera Convertible is 2.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the 911 Targa 4S.
911 Carrera Convertible
911 Targa 4S
51.1
71.2
77.9
51.2
72.9
80.8
71.2 in
Width
72.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
51.1 in
Height
51.2 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 4S
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.31 %
General
911 Carrera Convertible
911 Targa 4S
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
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
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
3.8 L / 186 cu in
345 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 6500 rpm
911 Carrera Convertible
345 hp
380 hp
911 Targa 4S
288 lb‑ft
at 5600 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
178 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
911 Carrera Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
911 Targa 4S
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9.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.54 lb/hp
911 Carrera Convertible
9.74 lb/hp
9.54 lb/hp
911 Targa 4S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
911 Carrera Convertible
911 Targa 4S
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
22 mpg
911 Carrera Convertible
26 mpg
22 mpg
911 Targa 4S
18 mpg
city
15 mpg
34 mpg
highway
31 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
432 mi
Range
389 mi
911 Carrera Convertible
432 mi
389 mi
911 Targa 4S
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).
202.8 kWh
911 Carrera Convertible
174.3 kWh
202.8 kWh
911 Targa 4S
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 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
717 lb
Maximum Payload
672 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
