Porsche 911 vs. Porsche 918 Spyder
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Porsche 911 and Porsche 918 Spyder contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Porsche 911 and the Porsche 918 Spyder.
When we compare the Porsche 911's and the Porsche 918 Spyder's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 911 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Porsche 918 Spyder has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Porsche 911 and Porsche 918 Spyder have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Porsche 911's and the Porsche 918 Spyder's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2015 Porsche 911 ranges from $64,991 to $151,145 while a used 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder is priced between $138,600 to $174,973.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Porsche 911’s base engine makes 350 horsepower, and the Porsche 918 Spyder base engine makes 887 horsepower. The 911 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, while the 918 Spyder is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 456 miles. The 911 uses gasoline, and the 918 Spyder uses electricity, gasoline, gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$84,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$76,817
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$40,350 - $145,740
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$845,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$109,868
Price Range:
$64,991 - $151,145
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$49,768
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$21,044 - $112,782
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
93
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
32,530
# Good or Great Deals:
31
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$155,647
Price Range:
$138,600 - $174,973
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
2,049
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Porsche 911 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
10.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche 918 Spyder Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche 911
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
3.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.1 - 8.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche 918 Spyder
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.8 - 8.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.6
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Porsche 911 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 41Ranking
1 out of / 41Ranking
2 out of / 41Ranking
4 out of / 41Ranking
21 out of / 32Ranking
31 out of / 41Porsche 918 Spyder Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Porsche 911 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Porsche 918 Spyder Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
350 hp @ 7400 rpm
Torque:
287 foot-lbs @ 5600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.115 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
887 hp @ 8600 rpm
Torque:
944 foot-lbs @ 6700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.240 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
321 / 456 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 24 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
382 / 456 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Gasoline, Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
51.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
9.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
70.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
3.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3042 lbs
Width:
71.2 inches
Height:
51.3 inches
Length:
176.8 inches
Wheelbase:
96.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3692 lbs
Width:
76.4 inches
Height:
45.9 inches
Length:
182.8 inches
Wheelbase:
107.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/40ZR19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/35ZR20
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Dark Blue Metallic / Sapphire Blue Metallic
Brown
Anthracite Brown Metallic / Mahogany Metallic
Gold
Lime Gold Metallic
Gray
Agate Grey Metallic
Red
Guards Red
Silver
GT Silver Metallic / Rhodium Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Yellow
Racing Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Basalt Black Metallic / Black
Blue
Dark Blue Metallic / Sapphire Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gold
Not available
Gray
Liquid Metal Chrome Blue / Liquid Metal Silver / Meteor Grey Metallic
Red
Guards Red
Silver
GT Silver Metallic / Rhodium Silver Metallic
White
White
Yellow
Racing Yellow
Interior Colors
Beige
Luxor Beige
Black
Black / Black/Garnet Red / Black/Luxor Beige / Black/Platinum Grey
Blue
Yachting Blue
Brown
Espresso / Espresso/Cognac
Gray
Agate Grey / Agate Grey/Pebble Grey / Platinum Grey
Red
Garnet Red
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Onyx Black
Blue
Not available
Brown
Mocca Brown
Gray
Not available
Red
Garnet Red
