Porsche 911 vs. Lamborghini Gallardo
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Porsche 911 and Lamborghini Gallardo contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Porsche 911 and the Lamborghini Gallardo.
When we compare the Porsche 911's and the Lamborghini Gallardo's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 911 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Lamborghini Gallardo has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Porsche 911's and the Lamborghini Gallardo's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 911 is a better car than the Lamborghini Gallardo.
Pricing: A used 2014 Porsche 911 ranges from $59,382 to $146,031 while a used 2014 Lamborghini Gallardo is priced between $65,500 to $149,099.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Porsche 911’s base engine makes 350 horsepower, and the Lamborghini Gallardo base engine makes 550 horsepower. The 911 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 456 miles. The Gallardo is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 476 miles.This gives the Porsche 911 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Lamborghini Gallardo the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$84,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$79,880
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$39,900 - $138,800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$191,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$98,254
Price Range:
$59,382 - $146,031
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$48,934
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$18,147 - $98,254
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
63
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
42,172
# Good or Great Deals:
17
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$98,620
Price Range:
$65,500 - $149,099
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Porsche 911 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
10.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lamborghini Gallardo Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche 911
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.1 - 7.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lamborghini Gallardo
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.6 - 9.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Porsche 911 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 40Ranking
2 out of / 40Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
4 out of / 40Ranking
5 out of / 40Ranking
21 out of / 29Lamborghini Gallardo Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Porsche 911 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Lamborghini Gallardo Trim Levels
Not yet available
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:
3 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
350 hp @ 7400 rpm
Torque:
287 foot-lbs @ 5600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.115 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
550 hp @ 8000 rpm
Torque:
397 foot-lbs @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.181 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
321 / 456 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
10
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 20 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
286 / 476 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
51.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
70.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36 inches
Front Leg Room:
45 inches
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:
3.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3042 lbs
Width:
71.2 inches
Height:
51.3 inches
Length:
176.8 inches
Wheelbase:
96.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3042 lbs
Width:
74.8 inches
Height:
45.9 inches
Length:
171.1 inches
Wheelbase:
100.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/40ZR19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/35ZR19
Exterior Colors
Black
Basalt Black Metallic / Black
Blue
Dark Blue Metallic / Sapphire Blue Metallic
Brown
Anthracite Brown Metallic / Mahogany Metallic
Gold
Lime Gold Metallic
Gray
Agate Grey Metallic
Red
Amaranth Red Metallic / Guards Red
Silver
GT Silver Metallic / Rhodium Silver Metallic
White
White
Yellow
Racing Yellow
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Nero Noctis
Blue
Blu Caelum / Blu Fontus Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gold
Not available
Gray
Grigio Lynx Metallic / Nero Nemesis Matt Finish
Red
Marrone Apus Matt Finish
Silver
Grigio Thalasso Metallic
White
Bianco Monocerous Solid Color
Yellow
Giallo Horus Matt Finish / Giallo Midas 3-Layer
Orange
Arancio Borealis 3-Layer
Interior Colors
Beige
Luxor Beige
Black
Black / Black/Luxor Beige / Black/Platinum Grey
Blue
Yachting Blue
Brown
Espresso / Espresso/Cognac
Gray
Agate Grey / Agate Grey/Pebble Grey / Platinum Grey
Red
Carrera Red
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Nero Perseus Black
Blue
Blu Scylla
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Marrone Janus