The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Targa 4 (08 - 12) vs. Maserati GranConvertible Automatic (13 - 17)
€ 100,800
€ 133,200
€ 100,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 133,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Porsche 911 Targa 4 is 17.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Maserati GranCabrio.
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Maserati GranCabrio
51.6
72.9
80.8
53.3
72.7
80.6
72.9 in
Width
72.7 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
51.6 in
Height
53.3 in
92.5
174.6
115.8
192.2
174.6 in
Length
192.2 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
115.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Maserati GranCabrio
3538 lb
Curb Weight
4365 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
827 lb
18.95 %
General
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Maserati GranCabrio
997
Generation
AM145
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Maserati GranCabrio
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
4.7 L / 230 cu in
340 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4
340 hp
444 hp
Maserati GranCabrio
288 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4
288 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
Maserati GranCabrio
Performance
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Maserati GranCabrio
176 mph
Maximum Speed
176 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Targa 4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati GranCabrio
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10.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.83 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4
10.41 lb/hp
9.83 lb/hp
Maserati GranCabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Maserati GranCabrio
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Porsche 911 Targa 4
22 mpg
16 mpg
Maserati GranCabrio
15 mpg
city
10 mpg
32 mpg
highway
24 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
393 mi
Range
321 mi
Porsche 911 Targa 4
393 mi
321 mi
Maserati GranCabrio
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).
274.7 kWh
Porsche 911 Targa 4
200.8 kWh
274.7 kWh
Maserati GranCabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
542 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Maserati GranCabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
672 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
