Car comparison

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5vsAUDI 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)

S 2.5

350 hp2497 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

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,385 kg
    3,053 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    253 hp/t
    188 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    877 km
    545 mi
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • 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 highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    156 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    285 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
350hp261kW
310hp231kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,385kg3,053lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
1,695kg3,737lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.6s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
71.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
13.7s
Calculated
18.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
253hp/t188kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
303Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
877km545mi
Calculated
809km503mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,497cc152cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,379mm172in
4,431mm174in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,388mm55in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,596mm102in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,540mm61in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
275L
285L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
64L
55L
CO2 emissions
167g/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) S 2.5AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5: 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)S 2.56,500 rpm1,900-4,500 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)S 2.5AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.7 s
18.7 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 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)S 2.5
350 hp
261 kW
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5 has 40 hp more than AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
420 Nm
310 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)S 2.5
1,385 kg
3,053 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)S 2.5
285 km/h
177 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)S 2.54.4 s
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5 and AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 0.7 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)S 2.5
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5: 0.5 L/100 km.

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)S 2.5
253 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 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)S 2.5
877 km
545 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)S 2.5
350 hp
261 kW
4.4 s
285 km/h
177 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)S 2.5
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,280 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)S 2.5
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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) S 2.5 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)S 2.5
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.4 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)S 2.5
253 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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)S 2.5AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
350 hp
261 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
5.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
1,280 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
877 km
545 mi
809 km
503 mi
CO2 score
167 g/km
156 g/km
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
253 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 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) S 2.5AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 63 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 68 km (42 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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