
Rivals for the 718 usually fall into two categories: performance or luxury.
The new 911 certainly rivals the 718 for performance, but it costs much more.
The Mercedes-Benz SLC Class is a luxury contender, but its dated interior lets it down compared to the 718.
The Audi TT is a handsomely styled coupe or convertible, but only top trims can reach the 718’s performance.
The Corvette boasts a big V-8 and eye-popping numbers to match, it’s a chainsaw compared to the 718’s scalpel.
The 370Z has the right proportions (and price) but its V-6 is overmatched compared to the rest.
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Quick Specs | ||||
The 2019 Porsche 718 may never be the champion of the automaker’s lineup, but it’s a champ everywhere else. |
The 2020 Porsche 911 improves upon the sports car icon’s incredible performance while adding needed safety and connectivity features. |
Every Corvette delivers power and performance, but the Grand Sport emerges as the track star with a reasonable price and a livable ride. |
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class splits its mission between top-down cruiser and top-up thrill seeker. |
The base 370Z is just about as barebones as it gets, with electronics and interior that were barely up to date in 2009, when the car was first released. Sport models add the right performance bits and don’t complicate the price tag too much. |
MSRP From | ||||
$59,000 | $97,400 | $55,900 | $48,950 | $30,090 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
19 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded H-6 | Gas V8 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Premium Unleaded V-6 |
EPA Class | ||||
Two Seaters | Minicompact Cars | Two Seater | Two Seaters | Two Seaters |
Style Name | ||||
Coupe | Carrera Coupe | 2-Door Stingray Coupe w/2LT | SLC 300 Roadster | Manual |
Drivetrain | ||||
Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | 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 | Coupe | Coupe | Roadster | Coupe |
Transmission | ||||
Manual w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Manual | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2019 Porsche 718 vs. 2020 Porsche 911 | 2019 Porsche 718 vs. 2019 Chevrolet Corvette | 2019 Porsche 718 vs. 2019 Mercedes-Benz SLC Class | 2019 Porsche 718 vs. 2019 Nissan 370Z |