
The Porsche 718 has a few rivals at its price point, but non are mid-engined, and none have quite the same badge appeal.
The Nissan 370Z and Infiniti Q60 share much of the same structure under the skin, and while the Infiniti's interior is a closer match to the Porsche's in luxury and equipment.
Both offer a great deal of power and handling for their price point; unfortunately, it comes at the expense of noise and refinement.
The BMW Z4 is roughly equivalent in power, features, and price, but it's now an aging model and lacks the refinement, fine-tuned handling, and sharp modern looks of the Porsche.
Audi's TT is another German take on the compact sports car, but its front-biased weight distribution makes for a more awkward, if still capable, sports driving experience.
The TT's all-wheel drive is a nice feature, however, for those in the snow belt.
Chevrolet's Corvette Stingray is also one to consider against the 718, if only because it's a sports car, available in both coupe and convertible forms, for about the same price; on a track, the 'Vette would overpower the 718, and some 911s, too.
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The 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman remains some of our favorite performance cars; they're thrilling to drive, and in base form they're exceptional sports car value, too. |
The 2017 Audi TT isn't quite a pure sports car, but its driver-centric interior design, leaner driving character, and everyday practicality provide an ideal sweet spot for the real world. |
The 2017 Chevrolet Corvette antes up stunning performance and great features; we're mixed on its boy-racer looks. |
The 2017 Nissan 370Z has a classic sports-car shape, excellent sports-car handling, and a tuned Nismo track weapon in its lineup. |
While it isn't as agile as the Porsche Boxster it is priced against, the 2016 BMW Z4 balances sportiness with comfort and a comfortable cabin. |
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$53,900 | $43,500 | $55,450 | $29,990 | $49,700 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
20 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Gas V8 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | ||||
Two-Seaters | Subcompact Cars | Two Seater | Two-Seaters | Two-Seaters |
Style Name | ||||
Coupe | 2.0 TFSI | 2-Door Stingray Coupe w/2LT | Coupe Manual | 2-Door Roadster sDrive28i |
Drivetrain | ||||
Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Passenger Doors | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||||
Coupe | quattro Coupe | Coupe | Coupe | Roadster |
Transmission | ||||
Manual w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2017 Porsche 718 vs. 2017 Audi TT | 2017 Porsche 718 vs. 2017 Chevrolet Corvette | 2017 Porsche 718 vs. 2017 Nissan 370Z | 2017 Porsche 718 vs. 2016 BMW Z4 |