Car comparison

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0vsPorsche 718 Cayman (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 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2020-present
VS

Porsche 718 Cayman (982)

T 2.0

300 hp1988 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2020-present

Comparison overview

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Porsche 718 Cayman (982) T 2.0

  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Largest trunk
    275 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    37/100

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 Cayman (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
72.1s99% target: 298 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
98.7s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
18.1s
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.1s
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
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,995cc244cu in
1,988cc121cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,379mm172in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,258mm50in
1,276mm50in
Wheelbase
2,484mm98in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,528mm60in
Rear track
1,534mm60in
1,534mm60in
Trunk volume
150L
275L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
54L
CO2 emissions-
185g/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 Cayman (982) T 2.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 718 Cayman (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 rpm8,000 rpm
Porsche718 Cayman (982)T 2.06,500 rpm2,150-4,500 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Spyder (982)4.0Porsche718 Cayman (982)T 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
18.1 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
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
173 km/h
108 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)T 2.0
300 hp
224 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (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 Cayman (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 Cayman (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 Cayman (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 Cayman (982)T 2.04.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0 and Porsche 718 Cayman (982) T 2.0: 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
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Porsche718 Cayman (982)T 2.0
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) T 2.0 and Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0: 2.8 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 Spyder (982)4.0
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Porsche718 Cayman (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 Cayman (982)T 2.0
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
4.4 s
301 km/h
187 mph
Porsche718 Cayman (982)T 2.0
300 hp
224 kW
4.9 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
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,258 mm
49.5 in
Porsche718 Cayman (982)T 2.0
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 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/h4.4 s
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Porsche718 Cayman (982)T 2.0
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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 Cayman (982)T 2.0
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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 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 Cayman (982)T 2.0
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Spyder (982)4.0Porsche718 Cayman (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
4.9 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
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,258 mm
49.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,276 mm
50.2 in
Range score
587 km
365 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
-
185 g/km
Trunk score
150 L
5.3 cu ft
275 L
9.7 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 Cayman (982) T 2.0
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0

  • Has 120 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 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 Cayman (982) T 2.0

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 80 km (49 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 125 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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