The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible (15 - 18) vs. Porsche 911 Targa 4S (08 - 12)
€ 111,000
€ 113,900
€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 113,900
ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the 911 Targa 4S.
911 Carrera Convertible
911 Targa 4S
50.7
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
50.7 in
Height
51.2 in
96.5
177.1
92.5
174.6
177.1 in
Length
174.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
92.5 in
Vehicle Weight
911 Carrera Convertible
911 Targa 4S
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.47 %
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
911 Carrera Convertible
911 Targa 4S
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.8 L / 186 cu in
365 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 6500 rpm
911 Carrera Convertible
365 hp
380 hp
911 Targa 4S
332 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
911 Carrera Convertible
332 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
911 Targa 4S
Performance
911 Carrera Convertible
911 Targa 4S
181 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
911 Carrera Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
911 Targa 4S
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9.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.37 lb/hp
911 Carrera Convertible
9.51 lb/hp
9.37 lb/hp
911 Targa 4S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
911 Carrera Convertible
911 Targa 4S
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
21 mpg
911 Carrera Convertible
28 mpg
21 mpg
911 Targa 4S
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
36 mpg
highway
31 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
468 mi
Range
378 mi
911 Carrera Convertible
468 mi
378 mi
911 Targa 4S
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
208.4 kWh
911 Carrera Convertible
161.1 kWh
208.4 kWh
911 Targa 4S
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
911 Carrera Convertible
911 Targa 4S
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
772 lb
Maximum Payload
672 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
