Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2vsAUDI TT Roadster (8J) 3.2i V6 24V

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

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Porsche Boxster (986)

S 3.2

260 hp3179 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2002-2004
VS

AUDI TT Roadster (8J)

3.2i V6 24V

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2

  • Fastest top speed
    258 km/h
    160 mph
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 3.2i V6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    577 km
    358 mi
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
Power
260hp194kW
250hp186kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
79.6s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph
Calculated
78.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
577km358mi
Calculated
577km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,179cc194cu in
3,189cc195cu in
Length
4,320mm170in
4,178mm164in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,290mm51in
1,358mm53in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,468mm97in
Front track
1,455mm57in
1,572mm62in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,558mm61in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
-
Trunk volume
260L
250L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
60L
CO2 emissions-
250g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 3.2i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 3.2i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.26,200 rpm4,600 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V6,300 rpm2,800-3,200 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
23.2 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
260 hp
194 kW
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
250 hp
186 kW

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2 has 10 hp more than AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 3.2i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 3.2i V6 24V and Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
1,470 kg
3,241 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
258 km/h
160 mph
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.26.4 s
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V6.1 s

Although Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2 has more power, AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 3.2i V6 24V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 3.2i V6 24V and Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2: 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
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 3.2i V6 24V and Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2: 0.7 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
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
577 km
358 mi
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
577 km
358 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
260 hp
194 kW
6.4 s
258 km/h
160 mph
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
250 hp
186 kW
6.1 s
250 km/h
155 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
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,320 mm
170.1 in
Height
1,290 mm
50.8 in
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,178 mm
164.5 in
Height
1,358 mm
53.5 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
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 3.2i V6 24V 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
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
6.4 s
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
6.1 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
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
Power
260 hp
194 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.1 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,320 mm
170.1 in
Height
1,290 mm
50.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,178 mm
164.5 in
Height
1,358 mm
53.5 in
Range score
577 km
358 mi
577 km
358 mi
CO2 score
-
250 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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 Boxster (986) S 3.2AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 3.2i V6 24V
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km18.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi29.29 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year2,730 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 3.2i V6 24V

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 km (0 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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