When you're looking to spice up your driving experience and add a little thrill to your life, there's nothing better than a Porsche. Born to be on the track, the 718 models take that blueprint and shape it for life on the road. The 2022 718 Boxster is a charming and stylish drop-top that will make getting from point A to point B more fun than should be legal. The 2022 718 Cayman exudes a transcendent aura combined with muscular power. Both sports cars scored a perfect score of 10/10 from Car and Driver thanks in part to their mid-engine placement and sublime handling. We realize it's a difficult task deciding which one of these you would like to see in your driveway every morning so we've put together a side-by-side comparison of the 2022 Porsche 718 Boxster and 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman below. When you're done reading, we invite you to see these thrilling machines in person at our McKenna Porsche dealership in Norwalk, CA.
2022 Porsche 718 Boxster vs 2022 718 Cayman: Design & Capacity
Whether you're looking for a sizzling drop-top or a sleek coupe, the Porsche 718 lineup has a model that suits your needs. Both the 2022 718 Boxster and the 2022 718 Cayman come standard with 18-inch alloy wheels, a front fascia with integrated air intakes, automatically extending rear wing, and electrically-adjustable, heated side mirrors. The 2022 Porsche 718 Boxster delivers its convertible majesty with a fully electric top and heated rear glass. Opening and closing of the drop top is possible under 31 MPH.
Both sports cars offer cargo room in the front and the rear of the vehicle thanks to the mid-engine placement. Both the 2022 718 Boxster and 2022 718 Cayman have 5.3 cubic feet of space in the front compartment, room enough for luggage or shopping bags. The 2022 718 Cayman does provide more rear cargo space with 9.7 cubic feet versus the 4.4 cubic feet in the 718 Boxster.
2022 Porsche 718 Boxster vs 2022 718 Cayman: Comfort & Convenience
Comfort and convenience are standard fare inside both the 2022 Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman models. They both offer a standard dual-zone climate control, tinted heat-insulated glass, and heated front seats partially upholstered in leather. Full leather upholstery is available along with a heated steering wheel and ventilated front seats.
Staying connected is easy inside both the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman. Both deliver standard Apple CarPlay™, Bluetooth®, and convenient Siri® accessibility. Listen to your favorite music or podcast in style with the available Bose® or Burmester® sound systems or go old school and pop in your favorite CD in the standard CD player.
2022 Porsche 718 Boxster vs 2022 718 Cayman: Performance
The 2022 Porsche 718 Boxster and the 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman come standard with a gutsy 2.0L turbocharged boxer 4 engine that produces a mighty 300 horsepower and 280 lb/ft of torque. While they both come mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, a 7-speed PDK automatic is available. No matter if you're behind the wheel of the 718 Boxster or the 718 Cayman, you'll be able to go from 0-60 in a brisk 4.9 seconds and hit a top speed of 170 MPH on the track.
2022 Porsche 718 Boxster vs 2022 718 Cayman: Safety
Even though Porsche is mainly known for their high-performance vehicles, they take the safety of you and your passengers seriously, and the 2022 718 Cayman and 2022 718 Boxster are perfect examples. Both come standard with Bi-Xenon headlights with the Porsche Dynamic Light System as well as integrated 4-point LED daytime running lights. LED tail lights with integrated 4-point brake and reverse lights help make you the most visible car on the road. Lane Change Alert and Adaptive Cruise Control are available for extra peace of mind.
2022 Porsche 718 Boxster vs 2022 718 Cayman: Summary
The biggest difference between the 2022 Porsche 718 Boxster and the 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman is the body type. The 718 Boxster is ideal for those fun-in-the-sun, wind-in-your-hair getaways while the 718 Cayman is perfect for long road trips or your daily commute. To see and feel the difference between the two, we invite you to stop by the showroom at McKenna Porsche today or contact us online to schedule a test drive.
| 2022 Porsche 718 Boxster |  | 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman |
| $62,600 | Starting MSRP | $60,500 |
| 300 | Standard Horsepower | 300 |
| 4.9 Seconds | Standard 0-60 MPH Time | 4.9 Seconds |
| 3,020 Lbs | Curb Weight | 3,095 Lbs |
| 5.3 Cubic Feet Front/4.4 Cubic Feet Rear | Luggage Compartment Volume | 5.3 Cubic Feet Front/9.7 Cubic Feet Rear |
| 6-Speed Manual | Transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| Cabriolet | Body Type | Coupe |
| Available | Adaptive Cruise Control | Available |
| Standard | Summer Performance Tires | Standard |
| 280 Pounds Per Foot | Maximum Torque | 280 Pounds Per Foot |
*The Total Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) shown excludes taxes, title, registration, other optional or regionally required equipment, and dealer charges. The price and availability of Individually Commissioned Equipment (CXX) can be determined only after review and analysis by the manufacturer. Actual selling prices are set by dealers and may vary.