Car comparison

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0vsPorsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0

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

Porsche 718 Cayman (982)

2.0

300 hp1988 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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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
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    220 hp/t
    164 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    158 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    783 km
    486 mi
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Boxster (982)2.0Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
Power
300hp224kW
300hp224kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,365kg3,009lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.8s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
98.7s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
18.1s
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
783km486mi
Calculated
783km486mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,988cc121cu in
1,988cc121cu in
Length
4,379mm172in
4,379mm172in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,281mm50in
1,286mm51in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,532mm60in
1,532mm60in
Trunk volume
275L
334L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
54L
54L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
158g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0: 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.06,500 rpm1,950-4,500 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Boxster (982)2.0Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
18.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
173 km/h
108 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
300 hp
224 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
380 Nm
280 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
1,365 kg
3,009 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.04.9 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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)2.0
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
783 km
486 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
300 hp
224 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 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
Porsche718 Cayman (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
334 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,286 mm
50.6 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
Porsche718 Cayman (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

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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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)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
Porsche718 Cayman (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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Boxster (982)2.0Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
Power
300 hp
224 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Lightness
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
2 seats
Trunk
334 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,286 mm
50.6 in
Range score
783 km
486 mi
783 km
486 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
158 g/km
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
334 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 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) 2.0Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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