2018 Porsche 911 Carrera vs. 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo
2018 Porsche 911 Carrera vs. 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo
The 911 Carrera and 911 Turbo are both foundational vehicles in the new Porsche 911 lineup—one delivers pulse-pounding power while the other is more cost-effective and fuel-efficient. Both, however, are more than deserving of the Porsche crest, as well as San Jose shoppers’ attention. To see how these two sports cars match up, check out our Porsche 911 Carrera vs. Porsche 911 Turbo comparison below!
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| 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera |
VS |
2018 Porsche 911 Turbo |
| Rear-wheel drive |
Drivetrain |
All-wheel drive |
| 370-hp 3.0L twin-turbo 6-cylinder |
Engine |
540-hp 3.8L twin-turbo 6-cylinder |
| 331 |
Lb-Ft of Torque |
486 |
| 19-inch |
Wheels |
20-inch |
| Feature Not Offered |
Rear-Axle Steering |
Standard |
| 20/29 |
City/Highway MPG* |
19/24 |
*Based on model year EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
Price & Features
Let’s start where most Alameda car shoppers begin their research: price. Here’s a quick breakdown of what the 911 Carrera and 911 Turbo cost and what’s on offer:
- 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera: Starting at $91,100, the 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera comes standard with the following:
- Rear-wheel drive
- 19-inch wheels
- Porsche Active Suspension Management
- Porsche Communication Management with navigation and a 7-inch touchscreen
- 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo: Bumping up to the 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo, which starts at $161,800, gets you more performance features, including:
- All-wheel drive
- 20-inch wheels
- Rear-axle steering
- Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus with an electronic rear differential lock
Performance
Power, speed, and efficiency are givens for any Porsche, especially the 911 models. The 911 Carrera and 911 Turbo offer varying levels of each to suit Redwood City and San Jose drivers of all stripes.
- Engine Specs: The 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera comes standard with a 370-hp 3.0L twin-turbo 6-cylinder engine rated at 331 lb-ft of torque. Powered by a 3.8L twin-turbo 6-cylinder, the 911 Turbo earns 540 hp and 486 lb-ft of torque.
- Fuel Economy: Coupled with the optional 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), it earns 22 mpg city/30 mpg highway. The 911 Turbo is only available with the PDK, and earns 19 mpg city/24 mpg highway.
- Speed: Last year’s 911 Carrera zipped from 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds, while the speedier 911 Turbo clocked in at just 2.6 seconds.
Shop New Porsche 911 Models in Fremont!
Compare the Porsche 911 Carrera vs. Porsche 911 Turbo side-by-side at Porsche Fremont! You’re welcome to schedule a test drive online, or contact us by phone at (510) 790-1111 with any questions or concerns. Look for us at 5740 Cushing Parkway in Fremont, CA—not far from Alameda and San Leandro.
*European model shown
