The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS (11 - 12) vs. Ferrari California (08 - 12)
€ 122,100
€ 176,200
€ 122,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 176,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Ferrari California.
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
Ferrari California
51.2
72.9
80.8
51.5
74.9
82.8
72.9 in
Width
74.9 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
51.2 in
Height
51.5 in
92.5
174.6
105.1
179.6
174.6 in
Length
179.6 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
Ferrari California
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.46 %
General
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
Ferrari California
997
Generation
F149
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
Ferrari California
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
402 hp
at 7300 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 7600 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
402 hp
454 hp
Ferrari California
310 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
358 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
310 lb‑ft
358 lb‑ft
Ferrari California
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
Ferrari California
188 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Ferrari California
▶ REPLAY
9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
9 lb/hp
8.43 lb/hp
Ferrari California
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
Ferrari California
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
21 mpg
18 mpg
Ferrari California
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
29 mpg
highway
25 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
372 mi
Range
370 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
372 mi
370 mi
Ferrari California
Environmental Impact
212.1 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).
248.2 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
212.1 kWh
248.2 kWh
Ferrari California
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
Ferrari California
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
661 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
