Car comparison

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5vsPorsche 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 Cayman (982)

S 2.5

350 hp2497 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018
VS

Porsche 718 Boxster (982)

S 2.5

350 hp2497 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    167 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    877 km
    545 mi
  • Largest trunk
    334 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
Power
350hp261kW
350hp261kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,385kg3,053lb
1,355kg2,987lb
Gross weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,665kg3,671lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
To 99% top speed
73.7s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
253hp/t188kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
258hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
303Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
877km545mi
Calculated
790km491mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,497cc152cu in
2,497cc152cu in
Length
4,379mm172in
4,379mm172in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,284mm51in
1,280mm50in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,540mm61in
1,540mm61in
Trunk volume
334L
275L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
64L
CO2 emissions
167g/km
184g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.56,500 rpm1,900-4,500 rpm7,500 rpm
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.56,500 rpm1,900-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
14.2 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
350 hp
261 kW
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
350 hp
261 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
420 Nm
310 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 Cayman (982)S 2.5
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
1,355 kg
2,987 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 Cayman (982)S 2.5
285 km/h
177 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 Cayman (982)S 2.54.4 s
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.54.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5 and Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5: 0.2 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 Cayman (982)S 2.5
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5 and Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5: 0.8 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 Cayman (982)S 2.5
253 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
877 km
545 mi
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
790 km
491 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
350 hp
261 kW
4.4 s
285 km/h
177 mph
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
350 hp
261 kW
4.6 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 Cayman (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
334 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 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 Cayman (982)S 2.5
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5 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 Cayman (982)S 2.5
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.4 s
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
4.6 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 Cayman (982)S 2.5
253 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
Power
350 hp
261 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.6 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Lightness
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
334 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Range score
877 km
545 mi
790 km
491 mi
CO2 score
167 g/km
184 g/km
Trunk score
334 L
11.8 cu ft
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
253 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 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 Cayman (982) S 2.5Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 87 km (54 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 59 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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