Car comparison

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) RS 4.0vsPorsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 4.0

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

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Porsche 718 Spyder (982)

RS 4.0

500 hp3996 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2023-present
VS

Porsche 718 Boxster (982)

GTS 4.0

400 hp3995 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2020-present

Comparison overview

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Porsche 718 Spyder (982) RS 4.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    308 km/h
    191 mph
  • Most powerful
    500 hp
    373 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,410 kg
    3,109 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    355 hp/t
    264 kW/t
    2.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    120 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    28/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Spyder (982)RS 4.0Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 4.0
Power
500hp373kW
400hp298kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,410kg3,109lb
1,435kg3,164lb
Gross weight
1,755kg3,869lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Top speed
308 km/h
191 mph
288 km/h
179 mph
To 99% top speed
63.1s99% target: 305 km/h / 189 mph
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 285 km/h / 177 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
10.9s
13.7s
0-60 mph
3.2s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
355hp/t264kW/t161hp/1000 lb
Calculated
279hp/t208kW/t126hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
319Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
300Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
415km258mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
3,995cc244cu in
Length
4,418mm174in
4,391mm173in
Width
1,822mm72in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,252mm49in
1,262mm50in
Wheelbase
2,482mm98in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,527mm60in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,535mm60in
Ground clearance
79mm3in
-
Trunk volume
120L
120L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
54L
64L
CO2 emissions-
219g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) RS 4.0Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 4.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Spyder (982) RS 4.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 4.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche718 Spyder (982)RS 4.08,400 rpm6,750 rpm9,000 rpm
Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 4.07,000 rpm5,500 rpm7,800 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Spyder (982)RS 4.0Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 4.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.2 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
13.7 s
Top speed
308 km/h
191 mph
288 km/h
179 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
189 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Spyder (982)RS 4.0
500 hp
373 kW
Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 4.0
400 hp
298 kW

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) RS 4.0 has 100 hp more than Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 4.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 4.0 and Porsche 718 Spyder (982) RS 4.0: 100 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Spyder (982)RS 4.0
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 4.0
430 Nm
317 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Spyder (982)RS 4.0
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 4.0
1,435 kg
3,164 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)RS 4.0
308 km/h
191 mph
Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 4.0
288 km/h
179 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)RS 4.03.4 s
Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 4.04.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 718 Spyder (982) RS 4.0 and Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 4.0: 0.6 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)RS 4.0
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 4.0
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 4.0 and Porsche 718 Spyder (982) RS 4.0: 3.4 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)RS 4.0
355 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 4.0
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Spyder (982)RS 4.0
415 km
258 mi
Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 4.0
667 km
414 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche718 Spyder (982)RS 4.0
500 hp
373 kW
3.4 s
308 km/h
191 mph
Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 4.0
400 hp
298 kW
4.0 s
288 km/h
179 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)RS 4.0
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
308 km/h
191 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,418 mm
173.9 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in
Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 4.0
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,391 mm
172.9 in
Height
1,262 mm
49.7 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)RS 4.0
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
308 km/h
191 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 4.0
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 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)RS 4.0
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
3.4 s
Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 4.0
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.0 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)RS 4.0
355 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 4.0
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Spyder (982)RS 4.0Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 4.0
Power
500 hp
373 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
4.0 s
Top speed
308 km/h
191 mph
288 km/h
179 mph
Lightness
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
Fuel consumption
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,418 mm
173.9 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,391 mm
172.9 in
Height
1,262 mm
49.7 in
Range score
415 km
258 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
-
219 g/km
Trunk score
120 L
4.2 cu ft
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
355 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 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 Spyder (982) RS 4.0Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 4.0
Consumption13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.75 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.61 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,413 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) RS 4.0

  • Has 100 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 76 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 4.0

  • Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 251 km (156 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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