Car comparison

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera GTS 3.8vsPorsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0

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

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991)

Carrera GTS 3.8

430 hp3800 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2014-2015
VS

Porsche 718 Spyder (982)

4.0

420 hp3995 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera GTS 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    302 km/h
    188 mph
  • Most powerful
    430 hp
    321 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    719 km
    447 mi
  • Largest trunk
    285 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera GTS 3.8Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
Power
430hp321kW
420hp313kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,925kg4,244lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
301 km/h
187 mph
To 99% top speed
58.7s99% target: 299 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
61.3s99% target: 298 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
12.3s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
284hp/t212kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
296hp/t221kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
719km447mi
Calculated
587km365mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
3,995cc244cu in
Length
4,509mm178in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,292mm51in
1,258mm50in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,484mm98in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,534mm60in
Trunk volume
285L
120L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
64L
64L
CO2 emissions
207g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera GTS 3.8Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera GTS 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera GTS 3.87,500 rpm5,750 rpm7,750 rpm
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.07,600 rpm5,000-6,800 rpm7,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera GTS 3.8Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.3 s
12.9 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
301 km/h
187 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
198 km/h
123 mph
195 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
430 hp
321 kW
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
420 hp
313 kW

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera GTS 3.8 has 10 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 (991) Carrera GTS 3.8: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
1,420 kg
3,131 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
302 km/h
188 mph
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
301 km/h
187 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera GTS 3.84.2 s
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.04.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera GTS 3.8 and Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera GTS 3.8 and Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0: 2.0 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
719 km
447 mi
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
587 km
365 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
430 hp
321 kW
4.2 s
302 km/h
188 mph
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
420 hp
313 kW
4.4 s
301 km/h
187 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 in
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

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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
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

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera GTS 3.8 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.2 s
Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
4.4 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera GTS 3.8Porsche718 Spyder (982)4.0
Power
430 hp
321 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.4 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
301 km/h
187 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 in
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
Range score
719 km
447 mi
587 km
365 mi
CO2 score
207 g/km
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Trunk score
285 L
10.1 cu ft
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 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 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera GTS 3.8Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera GTS 3.8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 132 km (82 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Porsche 718 Spyder (982) 4.0

  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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