Car comparison

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0vsPorsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0

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

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Porsche 718 Spyder (982)

4.0

420 hp3995 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2020-present
VS

Porsche 718 Boxster (982)

2.0

300 hp1988 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

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Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0

  • Lightest
    1,335 kg
    2,943 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    730 km
    453 mi
  • Largest trunk
    275 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    34/100

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    301 km/h
    187 mph
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    296 hp/t
    221 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Spyder (982)4.0Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
Power
420hp313kW
300hp224kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,335kg2,943lb
Gross weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.1s99% target: 298 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
71.0s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
16.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
296hp/t221kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
285Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
587km365mi
Calculated
730km453mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,995cc244cu in
1,988cc121cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,379mm172in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,258mm50in
1,281mm50in
Wheelbase
2,484mm98in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,534mm60in
1,532mm60in
Trunk volume
150L
275L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
54L
CO2 emissions-
168g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.07,600 rpm5,000-6,800 rpm8,000 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
MetricPorsche718 Spyder (982)4.0Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
16.0 s
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
181 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
420 hp
313 kW
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
300 hp
224 kW

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0 has 120 hp more than Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0 and Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0: 120 hp (89 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
420 Nm
310 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
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
1,335 kg
2,943 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 Spyder (982)4.0
301 km/h
187 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
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.04.4 s
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.05.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0 and Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0: 0.7 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 Spyder (982)4.0
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0 and Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0: 3.5 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 Spyder (982)4.0
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
587 km
365 mi
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
730 km
453 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
420 hp
313 kW
4.4 s
301 km/h
187 mph
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
300 hp
224 kW
5.1 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 Spyder (982)4.0
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,258 mm
49.5 in
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0 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 Spyder (982)4.0
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
4.4 s
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
5.1 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 Spyder (982)4.0
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Spyder (982)4.0Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
Power
420 hp
313 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
5.1 s
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,258 mm
49.5 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
587 km
365 mi
730 km
453 mi
CO2 score
-
168 g/km
Trunk score
150 L
5.3 cu ft
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.5 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 Spyder (982) 4.0Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0

  • Has 120 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 71 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

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0

  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 143 km (89 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 125 L more trunk volume

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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