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Porsche 911 Convertible vs Ferrari 296 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (711 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (138,000 £ vs 396,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche 911 Convertible or Ferrari 296 Roadster?

Porsche 911 Convertible vs Ferrari 296 Roadster: Key differences

Porsche 911 Convertible

  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Ferrari 296 Roadster

  • a bit more power
  • slightly more efficient
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

911 Convertible

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Porsche 911 Convertible is clearly cheaper – starting at 138,000 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 396,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 258,000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ferrari 296 Roadster uses 8.9 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Porsche 911 Convertible with 10.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

296 Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari 296 Roadster offers a bit more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 711 HP. That’s roughly 169 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche 911 Convertible is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.6 s, while the Ferrari 296 Roadster takes 2.8 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche 911 Convertible delivers marginally more torque with 800 Nm compared to 755 Nm. That’s about 45 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Porsche 911 Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche 911 Convertible is somewhat lighter – 1,572 kg compared to 1,760 kg. The difference is around 188 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche 911 Convertible carries markedly more – 345 kg compared to 220 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche 911 Convertible is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £138,000
911 Convertible

Porsche 911 Convertible

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 394 - 711 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 10.5 - 13.7 L/100km
Porsche 911 Convertible
Ferrari 296 Roadster

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Porsche 911 Convertible

The Porsche 911 Cabriolet transforms the iconic silhouette into an open‑air weapon, offering roof-down glamour and razor-sharp handling that still feels perfectly composed on normal roads. It’s the kind of car that serves daily duties with surprising ease while delivering intoxicating engine music and a grin factor that makes every trip feel like a small victory.

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Ferrari 296 Roadster

The Ferrari 296 GTS marries dramatic mid‑engine styling with razor‑sharp handling and a soundtrack that insists you drive it like you stole it. With the roof down it becomes an intoxicating open‑top thoroughbred that somehow also manages to be surprisingly usable day to day — a gorgeous, grin‑inducing reminder of why people fall for Ferraris.

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Porsche 911 Convertible
Ferrari 296 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
138,000 - 244,500 £
Price
396,000 £
Consumption L/100km
10.5 - 13.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
237 - 310 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2 - 4
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,572 - 1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,760 kg
Trunk capacity
163 - 373 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
195 - 345 kg
Payload
220 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
394 - 711 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.6 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
450 - 800 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
290 - 523 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
2,981 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Porsche
Brand
Ferrari
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