The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Targa 4 (08 - 12) vs. Ferrari California (12 - 14)
€ 100,800
€ 180,600
€ 100,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Porsche 911 Targa 4 is 5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Ferrari California.
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Ferrari California
51.6
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
51.6 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 Targa 4
Ferrari California
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.85 %
General
Porsche 911 Targa 4
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 Targa 4
Ferrari California
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
340 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
483 hp
at 7600 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4
340 hp
483 hp
Ferrari California
288 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
372 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4
288 lb‑ft
372 lb‑ft
Ferrari California
Performance
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Ferrari California
176 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Targa 4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Ferrari California
▶ REPLAY
10.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.78 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4
10.41 lb/hp
7.78 lb/hp
Ferrari California
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Ferrari California
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Porsche 911 Targa 4
22 mpg
18 mpg
Ferrari California
15 mpg
city
12 mpg
32 mpg
highway
25 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
393 mi
Range
370 mi
Porsche 911 Targa 4
393 mi
370 mi
Ferrari California
Environmental Impact
200.8 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 Targa 4
200.8 kWh
248.2 kWh
Ferrari California
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Ferrari California
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
672 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
