Car comparison

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 2.5vsMorgan Aero 8 · Facelift 2015 4.8 V8

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

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Porsche 718 Boxster (982)

GTS 2.5

365 hp2497 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2017-2018
VS

Morgan Aero 8 · Facelift 2015

4.8 V8

367 hp4799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2015-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Morgan Aero 8 Facelift 2015 4.8 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    490 Nm
    361 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,180 kg
    2,601 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    311 hp/t
    232 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    35/100

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 2.5

  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    290 km/h
    180 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    205 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    711 km
    442 mi
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 2.5MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
Power
365hp272kW
367hp274kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
490Nm361lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,180kg2,601lb
Gross weight
1,675kg3,693lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
273 km/h
170 mph
To 99% top speed
65.9s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
50.6s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
13.7s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
265hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
311hp/t232kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
415Nm/t278lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
711km442mi
Calculated
500km311mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,497cc152cu in
4,799cc293cu in
Length
4,379mm172in
4,147mm163in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,751mm69in
Height
1,272mm50in
1,248mm49in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
-
Trunk volume
150L
-
Max trunk volume
275L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
55L
CO2 emissions
205g/km
256g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 2.5Morgan Aero 8 Facelift 2015 4.8 V8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 2.5: Power / Torque
  • Morgan Aero 8 Facelift 2015 4.8 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 2.56,500 rpm1,900-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V86,300 rpm-6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 2.5MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.7 s
13.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
273 km/h
170 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 2.5
365 hp
272 kW
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
367 hp
274 kW

Morgan Aero 8 Facelift 2015 4.8 V8 has 2 hp more than Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 2.5.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 2.5 and Morgan Aero 8 Facelift 2015 4.8 V8: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 2.5
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
490 Nm
361 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 2.5
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
1,180 kg
2,601 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)GTS 2.5
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
273 km/h
170 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)GTS 2.54.6 s
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V84.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Morgan Aero 8 Facelift 2015 4.8 V8 and Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 2.5: 0.1 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)GTS 2.5
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 2.5 and Morgan Aero 8 Facelift 2015 4.8 V8: 2.0 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)GTS 2.5
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
311 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 2.5
711 km
442 mi
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
500 km
311 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 2.5
365 hp
272 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
367 hp
274 kW
4.5 s
273 km/h
170 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)GTS 2.5
Power
365 hp
272 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,272 mm
50.1 in
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,147 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,248 mm
49.1 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)GTS 2.5
Power
365 hp
272 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 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)GTS 2.5
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
4.6 s
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
4.5 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)GTS 2.5
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
311 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 2.5MorganAero 8Facelift 20154.8 V8
Power
365 hp
272 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,180 kg
2,601 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,272 mm
50.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,147 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,248 mm
49.1 in
Range score
711 km
442 mi
500 km
311 mi
CO2 score
205 g/km
256 g/km
Trunk score
150 L
5.3 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
311 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 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) GTS 2.5Morgan Aero 8 Facelift 2015 4.8 V8
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 2.5

  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 211 km (131 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 51 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Morgan Aero 8 Facelift 2015 4.8 V8

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 46 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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