Car comparison

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0vsPorsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5

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 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2020-present
VS

Porsche 718 Boxster (982)

S 2.5

350 hp2497 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2020-present

Comparison overview

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Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    310 km/h
    193 mph Unrestricted
    300 km/h
    186 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Highest torque
    430 Nm
    317 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    290 hp/t
    216 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    28/100

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5

  • Lightest
    1,385 kg
    3,053 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    727 km
    452 mi
  • Largest trunk
    125 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Spyder (982)4.0Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
Power
420hp313kW
350hp261kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,385kg3,053lb
Gross weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
285 km/h
177 mph
To 99% top speed
87.9s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
73.7s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
13.4s
15.0s
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
290hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
253hp/t188kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
297Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
303Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
627km390mi
Calculated
727km452mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,995cc244cu in
2,497cc152cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,379mm172in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,258mm50in
1,280mm50in
Wheelbase
2,484mm98in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,534mm60in
1,540mm61in
Trunk volume
120L
125L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
64L
CO2 emissions-
200g/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) S 2.5PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.07,600 rpm5,500 rpm8,000 rpm
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.56,500 rpm2,100-4,500 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Spyder (982)4.0Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.4 s
15.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
285 km/h
177 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
184 km/h
114 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)S 2.5
350 hp
261 kW

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0 has 70 hp more than Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5 and Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0: 70 hp (52 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
420 Nm
310 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
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
1,385 kg
3,053 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
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
285 km/h
177 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)4.03.9 s
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.54.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0 and Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5: 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
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5 and Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0: 1.4 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)4.0
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
253 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 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
627 km
390 mi
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
727 km
452 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
3.9 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
350 hp
261 kW
4.4 s
285 km/h
177 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/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,258 mm
49.5 in
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,280 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/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
3.9 s
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
4.4 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
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
253 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Spyder (982)4.0Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
Power
420 hp
313 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,258 mm
49.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Range score
627 km
390 mi
727 km
452 mi
CO2 score
-
200 g/km
Trunk score
120 L
4.2 cu ft
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
253 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 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) S 2.5
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 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) S 2.5

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 100 km (62 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 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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