Compare the2025 Porsche 718 CaymanVS 2024 Maserati GranTurismo Folgore

To maximize occupant safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Porsche 718 Cayman have pretensioners to eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers. The Maserati GranTurismo Folgore doesn’t offer pretensioners.

The Porsche 718 Cayman has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The GranTurismo Folgore doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The 718 Cayman has standard Porsche Connect, which uses a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver and a cellular system to remotely unlock your doors if you lock your keys in, help track down your vehicle if it’s stolen or send emergency personnel to the scene if any airbags deploy. The GranTurismo Folgore doesn’t offer a GPS response system, only a navigation computer with no live response for emergencies, so if you’re involved in an accident and you’re incapacitated help may not come as quickly.

Both the 718 Cayman and the GranTurismo Folgore have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available crash mitigating brakes and blind spot warning systems.

The 718 Cayman’s corrosion warranty is 8 years and unlimited miles longer than the GranTurismo Folgore’s (12/unlimited vs. 4/50,000).

There are over 83 percent more Porsche dealers than there are Maserati dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the 718 Cayman’s warranty.

The flat cylinder configuration of the boxer engine in the 718 Cayman lowers its center of gravity, enhancing handling stability. The GranTurismo Folgore doesn’t offer a boxer engine configuration.

For better stopping power the 718 Cayman GT4 RS CCB’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the GranTurismo Folgore:

The 718 Cayman GT4 RS offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The GranTurismo Folgore doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

For better maneuverability, the 718 Cayman’s turning circle is 4.6 feet tighter than the GranTurismo Folgore’s (36.1 feet vs. 40.7 feet). The 718 Cayman GT4 RS’ turning circle is 3.3 feet tighter than the GranTurismo Folgore’s (37.4 feet vs. 40.7 feet).

The Porsche 718 Cayman may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 1750 to 1950 pounds less than the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore.

The 718 Cayman is 1 foot, 10.8 inches shorter than the GranTurismo Folgore, making the 718 Cayman easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The 718 Cayman is 5.9 inches narrower on average than the GranTurismo Folgore, making the 718 Cayman easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.

The 718 Cayman has a much larger trunk than the GranTurismo Folgore (15 vs. 9.5 cubic feet).

The 718 Cayman’s optional easy entry system raises the steering wheel and glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The GranTurismo Folgore doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the 718 Cayman offers an optional rear wiper. The GranTurismo Folgore doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The 718 Cayman has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The GranTurismo Folgore doesn’t offer headlight washers.

The Porsche 718 comes in coupe and convertible bodystyles; the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore isn’t available as a convertible.

The 718 was chosen as a Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 2025 and 19 more times in the last 20 years. The GranTurismo Folgore has never been chosen by Car and Driver in their “10Best” issue.