Car comparison

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0vsAUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche 718 Boxster (982)

2.0

300 hp1988 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
VS

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    156 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    809 km
    503 mi
  • Largest trunk
    285 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    220 hp/t
    164 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Boxster (982)2.0AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
300hp224kW
310hp231kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,365kg3,009lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
1,685kg3,715lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.8s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
71.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
18.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
783km486mi
Calculated
809km503mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,988cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,379mm172in
4,431mm174in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,281mm50in
1,388mm55in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,596mm102in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,532mm60in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
275L
285L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
54L
55L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
156g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.06,500 rpm1,950-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Boxster (982)2.0AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
18.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
300 hp
224 kW
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI has 10 hp more than Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0 and AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,635 kg
3,605 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.04.9 s
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5.1 s

Although AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI has more power, Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0 and AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
783 km
486 mi
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
809 km
503 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
300 hp
224 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,281 mm
50.4 in
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,431 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,388 mm
54.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Boxster (982)2.0AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,281 mm
50.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,431 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,388 mm
54.6 in
Range score
783 km
486 mi
809 km
503 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
156 g/km
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0

  • Is 270 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 km (16 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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