Car comparison

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 2.5vsMorgan Plus 8 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 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2017-2018
VS

Morgan Plus 8

4.8 V8

367 hp4799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2012-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    290 km/h
    180 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    186 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    780 km
    485 mi
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Morgan Plus 8 4.8 V8

  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    490 Nm
    361 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,220 kg
    2,690 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    301 hp/t
    224 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Best practicality score
    34/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 2.5MorganPlus 84.8 V8
Power
365hp272kW
367hp274kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
490Nm361lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,220kg2,690lb
Gross weight
1,705kg3,759lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
249 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
62.3s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
45.2s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
12.9s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
301hp/t224kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
402Nm/t269lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
780km485mi
Calculated
500km311mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,497cc152cu in
4,799cc293cu in
Length
4,379mm172in
4,010mm158in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,751mm69in
Height
1,272mm50in
1,220mm48in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
-
Trunk volume
150L
-
Max trunk volume
275L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
55L
CO2 emissions
186g/km
256g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 2.5Morgan Plus 8 4.8 V8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 2.5: Power / Torque
  • Morgan Plus 8 4.8 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 2.56,500 rpm1,900-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
MorganPlus 84.8 V86,300 rpm-6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 2.5MorganPlus 84.8 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.9 s
15.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
249 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
185 km/h
115 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
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
367 hp
274 kW

Morgan Plus 8 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 Plus 8 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
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
MorganPlus 84.8 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
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
1,220 kg
2,690 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
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
249 km/h
155 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 2.54.3 s
MorganPlus 84.8 V84.5 s

Although Morgan Plus 8 4.8 V8 has more power, Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 2.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 2.5 and Morgan Plus 8 4.8 V8: 0.2 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
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
MorganPlus 84.8 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 Plus 8 4.8 V8: 2.8 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
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 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
780 km
485 mi
MorganPlus 84.8 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
4.3 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
367 hp
274 kW
4.5 s
249 km/h
155 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/h4.3 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
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,010 mm
157.9 in
Height
1,220 mm
48.0 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/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 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
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.3 s
MorganPlus 84.8 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
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
MorganPlus 84.8 V8
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 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 2.5MorganPlus 84.8 V8
Power
365 hp
272 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,220 kg
2,690 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
4,010 mm
157.9 in
Height
1,220 mm
48.0 in
Range score
780 km
485 mi
500 km
311 mi
CO2 score
186 g/km
256 g/km
Trunk score
150 L
5.3 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 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 Plus 8 4.8 V8
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 2.5

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 51 km/h (32 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 280 km (174 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 70 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Morgan Plus 8 4.8 V8

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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