Porsche 911 993 or Porsche 911 996?

1994–1998 vs 1997–2006 · Coupe vs Coupe

In short

Length: 911 993 4,245 mm, 911 996 4,435 mm — a 19 cm difference.
Boot: 911 993 123 l, 911 996 130 l.
Lowest consumption: 911 993 11.2 l/100 km, 911 996 11 l/100 km.
Power: 911 993 200–300 kW, 911 996 221–309 kW.
Standard equipment: 911 993 18 items (Carrera), 911 996 22 items (Carrera).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Porsche 911 9931994–1998 · 3 engines · Carrera, TurboSpecifications →Listings →

Porsche 911 9961997–2006 · 4 engines · Carrera, TurboSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

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	Porsche 911 9931994–1998no listings	Porsche 911 9961997–2006no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,245 mm	Length4,430 mm–4,435 mm
Width	Width1,735 mm–1,795 mm	Width1,765 mm–1,830 mm
Height	Height1,285 mm–1,300 mm	Height1,295 mm–1,305 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,272 mm	Wheelbase2,350 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance105 mm–110 mm	Ground clearance95 mm–105 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume123 l	Trunk volume100 l–130 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,370 kg–1,500 kg	Curb weight1,320 kg–1,540 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank73 l–92 l	Fuel tank64 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1994–1998	Production years1997–2006
Body type	Body typeCoupe	Body typeCoupe
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines4
Power	Power200–300 kW (272–408 hp)	Power221–309 kW (300–420 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.6	Displacement (l)3.4–3.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption11.2 l/100 km · Carrera 3.6	Lowest consumption11 l/100 km · Carrera 3.4
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · Turbo 3.6	Best 0–100 km/h4.2 s · Turbo 3.6
Top speed	Top speed290 km/h	Top speed305 km/h
Trim levelsCarrera · Carrera
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim18 · Carrera	Items in the base trim22 · Carrera
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim23 · Turbo	Items in the top trim29 · Turbo
Equipment · Comfort4 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 3
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 5
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Porsche 911 993 or Porsche 911 996?

Length: Porsche 911 996 4,435 mm, Porsche 911 993 4,245 mm (a 190 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,350 vs 2,272 mm. Boot: 130 vs 123 l.

Which uses less fuel — Porsche 911 993 or Porsche 911 996?

The most frugal Porsche 911 993 uses 11.2 l/100 km (Carrera 3.6); the most frugal Porsche 911 996 11 l/100 km (Carrera 3.4).

Which is more powerful — Porsche 911 993 or Porsche 911 996?

The strongest Porsche 911 993 makes 300 kW (408 hp) (Turbo 3.6); the strongest Porsche 911 996 309 kW (420 hp) (Turbo 3.6).

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