Car comparison

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0vsAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche 718 Boxster (982)

2.0

300 hp1988 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5)

3.0 TDI

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    154 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    983 km
    611 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    220 hp/t
    164 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Boxster (982)2.0AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
300hp224kW
286hp213kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,365kg3,009lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
1,685kg3,715lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.8s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
83.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
21.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
783km486mi
Calculated
983km611mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,988cc121cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,379mm172in
4,673mm184in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,281mm50in
1,383mm54in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,765mm109in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,532mm60in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
275L
380L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
54L
58L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
154g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.06,500 rpm1,950-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI3,750-4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Boxster (982)2.0AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
21.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
300 hp
224 kW
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
286 hp
213 kW

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0 has 14 hp more than AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI and Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
1,880 kg
4,145 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.04.9 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0 and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI and Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0: 1.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
783 km
486 mi
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
983 km
611 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
300 hp
224 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,281 mm
50.4 in
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Boxster (982)2.0AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,281 mm
50.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
Range score
783 km
486 mi
983 km
611 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
154 g/km
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 515 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 68 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Has 240 Nm more
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 200 km (125 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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