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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 / convertible2020-present
VS

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2020

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

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    165 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

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
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    220 hp/t
    164 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Boxster (982)2.0AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
300hp224kW
300hp224kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,365kg3,009lb
1,665kg3,671lb
Gross weight
1,685kg3,715lb
2,110kg4,652lb
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
98.7s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
18.1s
19.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
753km468mi
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
125L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
54L
55L
CO2 emissions
185g/km
165g/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 rpm2,150-4,500 rpm7,500 rpm
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 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
4.6 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.1 s
19.2 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
172 km/h
107 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
300 hp
224 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
1,665 kg
3,671 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 TFSI5.2 s

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: 0.3 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
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0: 0.8 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)2.0
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 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
667 km
414 mi
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
753 km
468 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
300 hp
224 kW
5.2 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
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,281 mm
50.4 in
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
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
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.2 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
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Boxster (982)2.0AUDIS3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.2 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
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,281 mm
50.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,431 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,388 mm
54.6 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
753 km
468 mi
CO2 score
185 g/km
165 g/km
Trunk score
125 L
4.4 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0

  • Is 300 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 40 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI S3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 87 km (54 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 20 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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