Chevrolet Corvette vs Porsche 718 Cayman (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$4,600
- Corvette: $4,600 cheaper, 190 hp more.
- 718 Cayman: 5 mpg better, longer warranty.
- Corvette wins 6 of 9 measures.
| Measure | Corvette | 718 Cayman | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $70,195 | $74,795 | Corvette |
| Horsepower | 490 hp | 300 hp | Corvette |
| Torque | 465 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft | Corvette |
| MPG combined | 19 mpg | 24 mpg | 718 Cayman |
| Cargo, max | 12.6 cu ft | 9.7 cu ft | Corvette |
| Front legroom | 42.8 in | N/A | N/A |
| Length | 182.3 in | 172.4 in | Not scored |
| Width | 79.5 in | 70.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,366 lb | 3,104 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 4.0 in | Corvette |
| 0-60 mph | 3.0 s published | 4.7 s tested | Corvette |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 718 Cayman |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Corvette Stingray RWD $68,300 | 718 Cayman RWD $72,800 | $4,500 |
| 718 Cayman RWD $72,800 | Corvette Stingray 1LT Convertible RWD $75,300 | $2,500 |
Cost to run
Corvette costs $2,074 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Corvette | 718 Cayman |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $70,195 | $74,795 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,021 | $1,600 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $12,126 | $9,600 |
| Total, 6 years | $82,321 | $84,395 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Corvette wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Corvette | 6% |
| MPG | 718 Cayman | 21% |
| Power | Corvette | 39% |
| Space | Corvette | 23% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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