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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

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

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718 changes by model year

  1. 2024
    • Engine dropped: 4.0L 6-cyl turbo
  2. 2023
    • Engine added: 4.0L 6-cyl turbo
  3. 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
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20252.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 4.0L 6-cyl24 MPG172.4 in2,943 lbNot rated01
20242.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 4.0L 6-cyl24 MPG172.4 in2,943 lbNot rated41
20232.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 4.0L 6-cyl turbo24 MPG172.4 in2,943 lbNot rated12
20222.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 4.0L 6-cyl24 MPG172.4 in2,943 lbNot rated01
20212.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 4.0L 6-cyl24 MPG172.4 in2,943 lbNot rated24
20204.0L 6-cyl19 MPG172.4 in2,943 lbNot rated00
Best combined MPG by model year — Porsche 718
2020: 19 MPG2021: 24 MPG2022: 24 MPG2023: 24 MPG2024: 24 MPG2025: 24 MPG202020212022202320242025max 24 MPG

Alternatives to the 2025 718

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2025 Porsche 91121 MPGNot rated2
2025 BMW Z428 MPGNot rated0
2025 Maserati GT2 Stradale18 MPGNot rated0

Most common owner-reported problems

Engine6
Service Brakes2
Electrical System2
Power Train1
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera1
Seat Belts1
Owner complaints by model year — Porsche 718
2020: 02021: 42022: 12023: 22024: 12025: 1202020212022202320242025max 4
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Porsche. How we calculate this →