The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Targa 4S (15 - 15) vs. Porsche 911 Targa 4S (08 - 12)
€ 138,900
€ 113,900
€ 138,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 113,900
ⓘ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 width, but the 911 Targa 4S (15 - 15) is 2.2 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
911 Targa 4S (15 - 15)
911 Targa 4S (08 - 12)
50.8
72.9
77.9
51.2
72.9
80.8
72.9 in
Width
72.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
50.8 in
Height
51.2 in
96.5
176.8
92.5
174.6
176.8 in
Length
174.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
92.5 in
Vehicle Weight
911 Targa 4S (15 - 15)
911 Targa 4S (08 - 12)
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.92 %
General
911 Targa 4S (15 - 15)
911 Targa 4S (08 - 12)
991
Generation
997
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
911 Targa 4S (15 - 15)
911 Targa 4S (08 - 12)
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
3.8 L / 186 cu in
424 hp
at 7500 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 6500 rpm
911 Targa 4S (15 - 15)
424 hp
380 hp
911 Targa 4S (08 - 12)
325 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
911 Targa 4S (15 - 15)
325 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
911 Targa 4S (08 - 12)
Performance
911 Targa 4S (15 - 15)
911 Targa 4S (08 - 12)
188 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
911 Targa 4S (15 - 15)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
911 Targa 4S (08 - 12)
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8.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.37 lb/hp
911 Targa 4S (15 - 15)
8.48 lb/hp
9.37 lb/hp
911 Targa 4S (08 - 12)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
911 Targa 4S (15 - 15)
911 Targa 4S (08 - 12)
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
21 mpg
911 Targa 4S (15 - 15)
24 mpg
21 mpg
911 Targa 4S (08 - 12)
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
31 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
423 mi
Range
378 mi
911 Targa 4S (15 - 15)
423 mi
378 mi
911 Targa 4S (08 - 12)
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
208.4 kWh
911 Targa 4S (15 - 15)
189.4 kWh
208.4 kWh
911 Targa 4S (08 - 12)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
911 Targa 4S (15 - 15)
911 Targa 4S (08 - 12)
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
728 lb
Maximum Payload
672 lb
3.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
