Car comparison

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

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

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Porsche 718 Boxster (982)

S 2.5

350 hp2497 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2020-present
VS

Porsche 718 Cayman (982)

S 2.5

350 hp2497 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    210 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    696 km
    432 mi
  • Largest trunk
    150 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,355 kg
    2,987 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    258 hp/t
    193 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
Power
350hp261kW
350hp261kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,355kg2,987lb
1,355kg2,987lb
Gross weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,665kg3,671lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
To 99% top speed
71.7s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
66.1s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.2s
15.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
258hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
258hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
696km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,497cc152cu in
2,497cc152cu in
Length
4,379mm172in
4,379mm172in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,295mm51in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,540mm61in
1,539mm61in
Trunk volume
125L
-
Max trunk volume-
150L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
64L
CO2 emissions
218g/km
210g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.56,500 rpm2,100-4,500 rpm7,500 rpm
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.56,500 rpm2,100-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.2 s
15.2 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
184 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
350 hp
261 kW
Porsche718 Cayman (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 Boxster (982)S 2.5
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Porsche718 Cayman (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 Boxster (982)S 2.5
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
Porsche718 Cayman (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 Boxster (982)S 2.5
285 km/h
177 mph
Porsche718 Cayman (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 Boxster (982)S 2.54.6 s
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.54.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5 and Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5: 0.3 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 Boxster (982)S 2.5
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Porsche718 Cayman (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 Boxster (982)S 2.5
667 km
414 mi
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
696 km
432 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
350 hp
261 kW
4.6 s
285 km/h
177 mph
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
350 hp
261 kW
4.9 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 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
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 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 Boxster (982)S 2.5
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Porsche 718 Boxster (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 Boxster (982)S 2.5
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.6 s
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.9 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 Boxster (982)S 2.5
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5Porsche718 Cayman (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
4.6 s
4.9 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Lightness
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
696 km
432 mi
CO2 score
218 g/km
210 g/km
Trunk score
125 L
4.4 cu ft
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5

  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 km (18 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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