Car comparison

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0vsPorsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4S 3.0

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 911 Cabriolet (992)

Carrera 4S 3.0

450 hp2981 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2019-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4S 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    744 km
    463 mi
  • Largest trunk
    132 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    38/100

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0

  • Fastest top speed
    310 km/h
    193 mph Unrestricted
    300 km/h
    186 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    290 hp/t
    216 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Spyder (982)4.0Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
Power
420hp313kW
450hp336kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
1,750kg3,858lb
2,065kg4,553lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
304 km/h
189 mph
To 99% top speed
87.9s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
52.7s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
13.4s
10.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
11.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
290hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
275hp/t205kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
297Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
324Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
627km390mi
Calculated
744km463mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,995cc244cu in
2,981cc182cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,519mm178in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,258mm50in
1,299mm51in
Wheelbase
2,484mm98in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,589mm63in
Rear track
1,534mm60in
1,557mm61in
Trunk volume
120L
132L
Max trunk volume-
163L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
64L
67L
CO2 emissions-
207g/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 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4S 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4S 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.07,600 rpm5,500 rpm8,000 rpm
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4S 3.06,500 rpm2,300-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Spyder (982)4.0Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.4 s
10.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
304 km/h
189 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
11.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
207 km/h
128 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
450 hp
336 kW

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4S 3.0 has 30 hp more than Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0 and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4S 3.0: 30 hp (22 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
530 Nm
391 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
1,635 kg
3,605 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
304 km/h
189 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4S 3.03.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4S 3.0 and Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0: 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
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4S 3.0 and Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0: 1.2 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
275 hp/t
205 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
744 km
463 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
3.6 s
304 km/h
189 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,299 mm
51.1 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4S 3.0 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
3.6 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 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Spyder (982)4.0Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
Power
420 hp
313 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
304 km/h
189 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,299 mm
51.1 in
Range score
627 km
390 mi
744 km
463 mi
CO2 score
-
207 g/km
Trunk score
120 L
4.2 cu ft
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
275 hp/t
205 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 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4S 3.0
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0

  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4S 3.0

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 117 km (73 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 12 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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