DecodedCarsPorsche 918 Spyder
1 model years from 2015 to 2015, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2015–2015
- Class
- Two Seaters
- Latest engines
- 4.6L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 22–22 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 6 campaigns, all years
- Interest
- 15,489 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2015 918 Spyder in brief
The 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder is a two seaters offered with a 4.6L 8-cyl engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 183 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 108-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,693 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (20 city / 24 highway), 6% better than the 2015 two seaters average of 20.8 MPG, for an estimated $3,750 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 6 recall campaigns on file.
The Porsche 918 Spyder has 1 model year in our data, from 2015 to 2015.
2015 has the most recalls (6); all years together count 6 campaigns and 0 owner complaints.
About the Porsche 918 Spyder
The Porsche 918 Spyder is a limited-production mid-engine plug-in-hybrid sports car manufactured by German marque Porsche. The 918 Spyder is a plug-in hybrid powered by a mid-mounted naturally aspirated 4.6 L (4,593 cc) V8 engine, developing 447 kW at 8,700 RPM, with two electric motors delivering an additional 210 kW for a combined output of 652 kW and 1,280 N⋅m (944 lbf⋅ft) of torque. The 918 Spyder's 6.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack delivers an all-electric range of 19 km (12 mi) under the US Environmental Protection Agency's five-cycle tests.
From the Wikipedia article "Porsche 918 Spyder", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2015 918 Spyder pros & cons
Full 2015 details →What's good
- Plug-in hybrid version availableOffered as a plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
- "Do not drive" recallCheck that the recall repair was done before buying or driving.
Show all 1 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 22 MPG | 183.1 in | 3,693 lb | Not rated | 6 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2015 918 Spyder
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Porsche 911 | 23 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2015 Audi R8 | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2015 Jaguar F-Type | 23 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG | 15 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2015 Audi R8 Spyder | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Porsche. How we calculate this →