Car comparison

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4 3.0vsPorsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0

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

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992)

Carrera 4 3.0

385 hp2981 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2019-2024
VS

Porsche 718 Boxster (982)

2.0

300 hp1988 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    289 km/h
    180 mph
  • Most powerful
    385 hp
    287 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    237 hp/t
    177 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    38/100

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0

  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    275 L
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 3.0Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
Power
385hp287kW
300hp224kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
84.7s99% target: 286 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
68.8s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.6s
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
237hp/t177kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
277Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
728km453mi
Calculated
783km486mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,981cc182cu in
1,988cc121cu in
Length
4,519mm178in
4,379mm172in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,297mm51in
1,281mm50in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,557mm61in
1,532mm60in
Trunk volume
132L
275L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
67L
54L
CO2 emissions
211g/km
158g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4 3.0Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 3.06,500 rpm1,950-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.06,500 rpm1,950-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 3.0Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
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
15.6 s
15.5 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 3.0
385 hp
287 kW
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
300 hp
224 kW

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4 3.0 has 85 hp more than Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0 and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4 3.0: 85 hp (63 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 3.0
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Porsche718 Boxster (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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 3.0
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Porsche718 Boxster (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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 3.0
289 km/h
180 mph
Porsche718 Boxster (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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 3.04.4 s
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.04.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4 3.0 and Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0: 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 3.0
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0 and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4 3.0: 2.3 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 3.0
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Porsche718 Boxster (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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 3.0
728 km
453 mi
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
783 km
486 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 3.0
385 hp
287 kW
4.4 s
289 km/h
180 mph
Porsche718 Boxster (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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 3.0
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,297 mm
51.1 in
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

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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 3.0
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
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

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4 3.0 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 3.0
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.4 s
Porsche718 Boxster (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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 3.0
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 3.0Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
Power
385 hp
287 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.9 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Lightness
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,297 mm
51.1 in
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
Range score
728 km
453 mi
783 km
486 mi
CO2 score
211 g/km
158 g/km
Trunk score
132 L
4.7 cu ft
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 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 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4 3.0Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4 3.0

  • Has 85 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0

  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 54 km (34 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 143 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 53 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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