Porsche 718
6 model years from 2020 to 2025, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2020–2025
- Class
- Two Seaters
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 4.0L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 19–24 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 6 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2021 (4)
- Fewest problems
- 2020
The 2025 718 in brief
The 2025 Porsche 718 is a two seaters offered with 3 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo and 4.0L 6-cyl) and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 172 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 98-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,943 lb (Boxster Base/S 2dr Convertible).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 27 highway), 25% better than the 2025 two seaters average of 19.2 MPG, for an estimated $3,400 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.
The Porsche 718 has 6 model years in our data, from 2020 to 2025.
Its most efficient year was 2025 at 24 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 19 to 24 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the engine (6), service brakes (2), electrical system (2).
Buying used? 2020 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2024 is the year to avoid.
2024 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 6 campaigns and 9 owner complaints.
How the 2020 718 compares
The 2020 Porsche 718 is a two seaters offered with a 4.0L 6-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 172 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 98-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,943 lb (Boxster Base/S 2dr Convertible).
2025 718 pros & cons
Full 2025 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 24 MPG combined — 25% better than the average 2025 two seaters (19.2 MPG).
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2020 718
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
Year to avoid2024 718
1 owner complaint · 4 recalls
Most reported: Engine
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 5 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
718 changes by model year
- 2024
- Engine dropped: 4.0L 6-cyl turbo
- 2023
- Engine added: 4.0L 6-cyl turbo
- 2021
- Engines added: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 2.5L 4-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG up from 19 to 24
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 6 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 4.0L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 172.4 in | 2,943 lb | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 4.0L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 172.4 in | 2,943 lb | Not rated | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 4.0L 6-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | 172.4 in | 2,943 lb | Not rated | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 4.0L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 172.4 in | 2,943 lb | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 4.0L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 172.4 in | 2,943 lb | Not rated | 2 | 4 |
| 2020 | 4.0L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 172.4 in | 2,943 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2025 718
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Porsche 911 | 21 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2025 BMW Z4 | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Maserati GT2 Stradale | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Porsche. How we calculate this →


