Porsche 911 Carrera S vs. Turbo S
When we compare the Porsche 911 Carrera S's and the Porsche 911 Turbo S's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 911 Carrera S has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Porsche 911 Turbo S has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Porsche 911 Carrera S and Porsche 911 Turbo S have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the Porsche 911 Carrera S's and the Porsche 911 Turbo S's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 911 Turbo S is a better car than the Porsche 911 Carrera S.
Porsche 911 Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Porsche 911 Carrera S and the Porsche 911 Turbo S both lose 26.7 percent of their value.
Porsche 911 Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Porsche 911 is 8.2 out of 10. Porsche 911 is ranked 1 out of 26 Best Luxury Convertibles based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 40 Best Luxury Sports Cars, the Porsche 911 is ranked 2 and the Porsche 911 is ranked com.omnisee.entity.bestcars.BestCarsQualityRanking@771c6bff based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Porsche 911 Reliability Rating
iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Porsche 911 is 7.9 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Porsche 911 Carrera S’s base engine makes 443 horsepower, and the Porsche 911 Turbo S base engine makes 640 horsepower. The Carrera S is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 389 miles. The Turbo S is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 352 miles. This gives the Porsche 911 Carrera S the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Porsche 911 Turbo S. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
While both models are sports cars, the Porsche 911 Carrera S has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more The Porsche 911 Turbo S has the advantage in the area of
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
26.7%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$243,953 - $282,182
Used Asking Price:
$271,285 - $334,000
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
26.7%
Porsche 911 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche 911 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche 911 Rankings
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25 out of / 32Porsche 911 Rankings
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18 out of / 40Ranking
25 out of / 32Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Porsche 911 Trim Levels
Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4 GTS, Carrera 4S, Carrera GTS, Targa 4, Targa 4 GTS, Targa 4S, Targa 50 Years Porsche Design, Turbo, Turbo S
Other Porsche 911 Trim Levels
Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4 GTS, Carrera 4S, Carrera GTS, Carrera S, Targa 4, Targa 4 GTS, Targa 4S, Targa 50 Years Porsche Design, Turbo
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
443 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
390 foot-lbs @ 2300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.125 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
640 hp @ 6750 rpm
Torque:
590 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.169 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 389 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
264 / 352 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
4.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
68.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
4.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
70.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3537 lbs
Width:
79.7 inches
Height:
51.1 inches
Length:
177.9 inches
Wheelbase:
96.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3790 lbs
Width:
79.7 inches
Height:
51.3 inches
Length:
178.6 inches
Wheelbase:
96.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35ZR20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/35ZR20
