The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Targa 4S (08 - 12) vs. Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible (08 - 11)
€ 113,900
€ 96,800
€ 113,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the 911 Targa 4S is 1.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower.
911 Targa 4S
911 Carrera Convertible
51.2
72.9
80.8
51.6
71.2
79.1
72.9 in
Width
71.2 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
51.2 in
Height
51.6 in
92.5
174.6
92.5
174.6
174.6 in
Length
174.6 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
92.5 in
Vehicle Weight
911 Targa 4S
911 Carrera Convertible
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.47 %
General
911 Targa 4S
911 Carrera Convertible
997
Generation
997
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
911 Targa 4S
911 Carrera Convertible
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
380 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
340 hp
at 6500 rpm
911 Targa 4S
380 hp
340 hp
911 Carrera Convertible
310 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
911 Targa 4S
310 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
911 Carrera Convertible
Performance
911 Targa 4S
911 Carrera Convertible
185 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
911 Targa 4S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
911 Carrera Convertible
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9.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 lb/hp
911 Targa 4S
9.37 lb/hp
10.21 lb/hp
911 Carrera Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
911 Targa 4S
911 Carrera Convertible
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
23 mpg
911 Targa 4S
21 mpg
23 mpg
911 Carrera Convertible
14 mpg
city
15 mpg
31 mpg
highway
32 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
378 mi
Range
382 mi
911 Targa 4S
378 mi
382 mi
911 Carrera Convertible
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
197 kWh
911 Targa 4S
208.4 kWh
197 kWh
911 Carrera Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
911 Targa 4S
911 Carrera Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
672 lb
Maximum Payload
672 lb
3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
