Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992)
Car comparison
Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 3.0vsPorsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 4.0
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 3.0
- Fastest top speed291 km/h181 mph
- Highest torque450 Nm332 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions210 g/km
- Best estimated range696 km432 mi
- Largest trunk132 L
- Best overall score67/100
- Best economy score82/100
- Best practicality score47/100
Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 4.0
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.0 s
- Most powerful400 hp298 kW
- Lightest1,435 kg3,164 lb
- Best power-to-weight279 hp/t208 kW/t3.6 kg/hp
- Lowest highway consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
- Best performance score78/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0 | Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 4.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 385hp287kW | 400hp298kW |
| Torque | 450Nm332lb-ft | 430Nm317lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,575kg3,472lb | 1,435kg3,164lb |
| Gross weight | 2,015kg4,442lb | 1,730kg3,814lb |
| Top speed | 291 km/h 181 mph | 288 km/h 179 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 61.6s99% target: 288 km/h / 179 mph Calculated | 70.2s99% target: 285 km/h / 177 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4s | 4.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 13.5s Calculated | 13.7s |
| 0-60 mph | 4.2s Calculated | 3.8s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK | 9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK | 13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK | 7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.3s Calculated | 12.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 244hp/t182kW/t111hp/1000 lb Calculated | 279hp/t208kW/t126hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton Calculated | 300Nm/t200lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 696km432mi Calculated | 667km414mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,981cc182cu in | 3,995cc244cu in |
| Length | 4,519mm178in | 4,391mm173in |
| Width | 1,852mm73in | 1,801mm71in |
| Height | 1,297mm51in | 1,262mm50in |
| Wheelbase | 2,450mm96in | 2,475mm97in |
| Front track | 1,591mm63in | 1,527mm60in |
| Rear track | 1,557mm61in | 1,535mm60in |
| Trunk volume | - | 120L |
| Max trunk volume | 132L | - |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 64L | 64L |
| CO2 emissions | 210g/km | 219g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 3.0: Power / Torque
- Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 4.0: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0 | 6,500 rpm | 1,950-5,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 4.0 | 7,000 rpm | 5,500 rpm | 7,800 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0 | Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 4.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.2 s | 3.8 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.4 s | 4.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 13.5 s | 13.7 s |
| Top speed | 291 km/h 181 mph | 288 km/h 179 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 1.9 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.5 s | 5.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.1 s | 7.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.4 s | 10.1 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.3 s | 12.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 191 km/h 119 mph | 189 km/h 117 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0 | 385 hp 287 kW |
| Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 4.0 | 400 hp 298 kW |
Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 4.0 has 15 hp more than Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 3.0.
The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 3.0 and Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 4.0: 15 hp (11 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0 | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0 | 1,575 kg 3,472 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0 | 291 km/h 181 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0 | 4.4 s |
| Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 4.0 | 4.0 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 4.0 and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 3.0: 0.4 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0 | 9.2 L/100 km 25.6 mpg US 30.7 mpg UK |
| Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 4.0 | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0 | 244 hp/t 182 kW/t 4.1 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0 | 696 km 432 mi |
| Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 4.0 | 667 km 414 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0 | 385 hp 287 kW | 4.4 s | 291 km/h 181 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0 |
| 9.2 L/100 km 25.6 mpg US 30.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 4.0 |
| 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0 | 9.2 L/100 km 25.6 mpg US 30.7 mpg UK | 4.4 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0 | 244 hp/t 182 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp | 9.2 L/100 km 25.6 mpg US 30.7 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
| Vehicle | Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 3.0 | Porsche718 Boxster (982)GTS 4.0 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 385 hp 287 kW | 400 hp 298 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft | 430 Nm 317 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.4 s | 4.0 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 291 km/h 181 mph | 288 km/h 179 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,575 kg 3,472 lb | 1,435 kg 3,164 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 9.2 L/100 km 25.6 mpg US 30.7 mpg UK | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 696 km 432 mi | 667 km 414 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 210 g/km | 219 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 132 L 4.7 cu ft | 120 L 4.2 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 244 hp/t 182 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp | 279 hp/t 208 kW/t 3.6 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 3.0 | Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 4.0 |
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| Consumption | 9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK | 9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 16.10 LC100 km | 16.80 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 25.91 LC100 mi | 27.04 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal | 1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,415 LC/year | 2,520 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 3.0
- Has 20 Nm more
- Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 29 km (18 mi) more estimated range
- Has 12 L more trunk volume
- Emits 9 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 4.0
- Has 15 hp more
- Is 140 kg lighter
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
- Highest CO2 emissions
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