The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible PDK (12 - 15) vs. Ferrari California (12 - 14)
€ 106,700
€ 180,600
€ 106,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 180,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Ferrari California.
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Ferrari California
51.1
71.2
77.9
51.5
74.9
82.8
71.2 in
Width
74.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
51.1 in
Height
51.5 in
96.5
176.8
105.1
179.6
176.8 in
Length
179.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Ferrari California
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.39 %
General
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Ferrari California
991
Generation
F149
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Ferrari California
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
345 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
483 hp
at 7600 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
345 hp
483 hp
Ferrari California
288 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
372 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
288 lb‑ft
372 lb‑ft
Ferrari California
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Ferrari California
176 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Ferrari California
▶ REPLAY
9.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.78 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
9.87 lb/hp
7.78 lb/hp
Ferrari California
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Ferrari California
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
28 mpg
18 mpg
Ferrari California
21 mpg
city
12 mpg
35 mpg
highway
25 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
473 mi
Range
370 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
473 mi
370 mi
Ferrari California
Environmental Impact
159.2 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
159.2 kWh
248.2 kWh
Ferrari California
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Ferrari California
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
717 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
