The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Targa 4S (16 - 18) vs. Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S (08 - 12)
€ 132,500
€ 116,700
€ 132,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 116,700
ⓘ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 is 2.5 inches longer and 0.3 inches lower.
911 Targa 4S
911 Carrera Convertible 4S
50.9
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
50.9 in
Height
51.2 in
96.5
177.1
92.5
174.6
177.1 in
Length
174.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
92.5 in
Vehicle Weight
911 Targa 4S
911 Carrera Convertible 4S
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.9 %
General
911 Targa 4S
911 Carrera Convertible 4S
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
911 Carrera Convertible 4S
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.8 L / 186 cu in
414 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 6500 rpm
911 Targa 4S
414 hp
380 hp
911 Carrera Convertible 4S
369 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
911 Targa 4S
369 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
911 Carrera Convertible 4S
Performance
911 Targa 4S
911 Carrera Convertible 4S
188 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
911 Targa 4S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
911 Carrera Convertible 4S
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.52 lb/hp
911 Targa 4S
8.81 lb/hp
9.52 lb/hp
911 Carrera Convertible 4S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
911 Targa 4S
911 Carrera Convertible 4S
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
21 mpg
911 Targa 4S
26 mpg
21 mpg
911 Carrera Convertible 4S
19 mpg
city
14 mpg
35 mpg
highway
30 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
470 mi
Range
372 mi
911 Targa 4S
470 mi
372 mi
911 Carrera Convertible 4S
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
212.1 kWh
911 Targa 4S
170.4 kWh
212.1 kWh
911 Carrera Convertible 4S
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
911 Targa 4S
911 Carrera Convertible 4S
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
3.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
