Car comparison

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0vsPorsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 4.0

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 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2020-present
VS

Porsche 718 Cayman (982)

GTS 4.0

400 hp3995 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2020-present

Comparison overview

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Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 4.0

  • Lightest
    1,435 kg
    3,164 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Largest trunk
    270 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    36/100

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 performance score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Spyder (982)4.0Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 4.0
Power
420hp313kW
400hp298kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,435kg3,164lb
Gross weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
288 km/h
179 mph
To 99% top speed
87.9s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 285 km/h / 177 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
13.4s
13.7s
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
290hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
279hp/t208kW/t126hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
297Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
300Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
627km390mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,995cc244cu in
3,995cc244cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,405mm173in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,258mm50in
1,276mm50in
Wheelbase
2,484mm98in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,527mm60in
Rear track
1,534mm60in
1,535mm60in
Trunk volume
120L
270L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
64L

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 Cayman (982) GTS 4.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 4.0: 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 Cayman (982)GTS 4.07,000 rpm5,500 rpm7,800 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Spyder (982)4.0Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 4.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.4 s
13.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
288 km/h
179 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
189 km/h
117 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 Cayman (982)GTS 4.0
400 hp
298 kW

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0 has 20 hp more than Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 4.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 4.0 and Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0: 20 hp (15 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 Cayman (982)GTS 4.0
430 Nm
317 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 Cayman (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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Porsche718 Cayman (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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.03.9 s
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 4.04.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0 and Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 4.0: 0.1 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 Cayman (982)GTS 4.0
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 4.0 and Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0: 0.6 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 Cayman (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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
627 km
390 mi
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 4.0
667 km
414 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 Cayman (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.

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 Cayman (982)GTS 4.0
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,405 mm
173.4 in
Height
1,276 mm
50.2 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 Cayman (982)GTS 4.0
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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 Cayman (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.

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 Cayman (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

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Spyder (982)4.0Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 4.0
Power
420 hp
313 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
288 km/h
179 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,405 mm
173.4 in
Height
1,276 mm
50.2 in
Range score
627 km
390 mi
667 km
414 mi
Trunk score
120 L
4.2 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 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 Cayman (982) GTS 4.0
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 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 Cayman (982) GTS 4.0

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 39 km (24 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 150 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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