Car comparison

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0vsPorsche 718 Boxster (982) T 2.0

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 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2019-2020
VS

Porsche 718 Boxster (982)

T 2.0

300 hp1988 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Porsche 718 Boxster (982) T 2.0

  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    684 km
    425 mi
  • Largest trunk
    150 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    301 km/h
    187 mph
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    296 hp/t
    221 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Spyder (982)4.0Porsche718 Boxster (982)T 2.0
Power
420hp313kW
300hp224kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,380kg3,042lb
Gross weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.3s99% target: 298 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
66.1s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
12.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
296hp/t221kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
217hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
587km365mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,995cc244cu in
1,988cc121cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,379mm172in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,258mm50in
1,264mm50in
Wheelbase
2,484mm98in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,528mm60in
Rear track
1,534mm60in
1,534mm60in
Trunk volume
120L
150L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
54L
CO2 emissions-
181g/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) T 2.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 718 Boxster (982) T 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.07,600 rpm5,000-6,800 rpm7,850 rpm
Porsche718 Boxster (982)T 2.07,500 rpm2,150-4,500 rpm7,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Spyder (982)4.0Porsche718 Boxster (982)T 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.9 s
14.9 s
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
185 km/h
115 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)T 2.0
300 hp
224 kW

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0 has 120 hp more than Porsche 718 Boxster (982) T 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 718 Boxster (982) T 2.0 and Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0: 120 hp (89 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Porsche718 Boxster (982)T 2.0
380 Nm
280 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
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Porsche718 Boxster (982)T 2.0
1,380 kg
3,042 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
301 km/h
187 mph
Porsche718 Boxster (982)T 2.0
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 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)4.04.4 s
Porsche718 Boxster (982)T 2.04.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0 and Porsche 718 Boxster (982) T 2.0: 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 Spyder (982)4.0
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Porsche718 Boxster (982)T 2.0
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 718 Boxster (982) T 2.0 and Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0: 3.0 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
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Porsche718 Boxster (982)T 2.0
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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
587 km
365 mi
Porsche718 Boxster (982)T 2.0
684 km
425 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
4.4 s
301 km/h
187 mph
Porsche718 Boxster (982)T 2.0
300 hp
224 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 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/h4.4 s
Top speed
301 km/h
187 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)T 2.0
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,264 mm
49.8 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/h4.4 s
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Porsche718 Boxster (982)T 2.0
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
4.4 s
Porsche718 Boxster (982)T 2.0
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
4.7 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
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Porsche718 Boxster (982)T 2.0
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Spyder (982)4.0Porsche718 Boxster (982)T 2.0
Power
420 hp
313 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.7 s
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,264 mm
49.8 in
Range score
587 km
365 mi
684 km
425 mi
CO2 score
-
181 g/km
Trunk score
120 L
4.2 cu ft
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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) 4.0Porsche 718 Boxster (982) T 2.0
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0

  • Has 120 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 78 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) T 2.0

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 96 km (60 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 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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