Car comparison

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5vsAUDI S5 Cabriolet (F5) · Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6

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

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Porsche 718 Boxster (982)

S 2.5

350 hp2497 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2020
VS

AUDI S5 Cabriolet (F5) · Facelift 2019

3.0 TFSI V6

354 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2020-2024

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI S5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Most powerful
    354 hp
    264 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    707 km
    440 mi
  • Largest trunk
    375 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph
  • Lightest
    1,385 kg
    3,053 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    253 hp/t
    188 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
Power
350hp261kW
354hp264kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,385kg3,053lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Gross weight
1,695kg3,737lb
2,340kg5,159lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.5s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
68.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
13.7s
Calculated
17.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
253hp/t188kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
303Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
635km395mi
Calculated
707km440mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,497cc152cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,379mm172in
4,705mm185in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,382mm54in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,765mm109in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,539mm61in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume-
375L
Max trunk volume
150L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
54L
58L
CO2 emissions
194g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5AUDI S5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.56,500 rpm2,100-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V65,400-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.7 s
17.9 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
118 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
350 hp
261 kW
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
354 hp
264 kW

AUDI S5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6 has 4 hp more than Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5 and AUDI S5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
1,840 kg
4,057 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)S 2.5
285 km/h
177 mph
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
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)S 2.54.4 s
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V64.9 s

Although AUDI S5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6 has more power, Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5 and AUDI S5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.5 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)S 2.5
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

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)S 2.5
253 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
635 km
395 mi
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
707 km
440 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
350 hp
261 kW
4.4 s
285 km/h
177 mph
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
354 hp
264 kW
4.9 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)S 2.5
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
375 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,382 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)S 2.5
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5 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)S 2.5
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
4.4 s
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.9 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)S 2.5
253 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5AUDIS5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.9 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
375 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
Range score
635 km
395 mi
707 km
440 mi
CO2 score
194 g/km
-
Trunk score
150 L
5.3 cu ft
375 L
13.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
253 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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) S 2.5AUDI S5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5

  • Is 455 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 60 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI S5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 72 km (45 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 225 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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