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Porsche Boxster (987) · Facelift 2009 2.9vsAUDI 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 (987) · Facelift 2009

2.9

255 hp2893 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2009-2012
VS

AUDI TT Roadster (8J)

3.2i V6 24V

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    263 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Lightest
    1,335 kg
    2,943 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    221 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    691 km
    430 mi
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
Power
255hp190kW
250hp186kW
Torque
290Nm214lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,335kg2,943lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,635kg3,605lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
92.4s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
78.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
22.3s
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
691km430mi
Calculated
577km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,893cc177cu in
3,189cc195cu in
Length
4,342mm171in
4,178mm164in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,292mm51in
1,358mm53in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,468mm97in
Front track
1,490mm59in
1,572mm62in
Rear track
1,534mm60in
1,558mm61in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
-
Trunk volume
130L
250L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
65L
60L
CO2 emissions
221g/km
250g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 3.2i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 3.2i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.97,200 rpm4,400-6,000 rpm7,500 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 (987)Facelift 20092.9AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.3 s
23.2 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 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 (987)Facelift 20092.9
255 hp
190 kW
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
250 hp
186 kW

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9 has 5 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 (987) Facelift 2009 2.9: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
290 Nm
214 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 (987)Facelift 20092.9
1,335 kg
2,943 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 (987)Facelift 20092.9
263 km/h
163 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 (987)Facelift 20092.95.9 s
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9 and AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 3.2i V6 24V: 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
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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 Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9 and AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 3.2i V6 24V: 1.0 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 (987)Facelift 20092.9
191 hp/t
142 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 (987)Facelift 20092.9
691 km
430 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 (987)Facelift 20092.9
255 hp
190 kW
5.9 s
263 km/h
163 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 (987)Facelift 20092.9
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 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 (987)Facelift 20092.9
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9 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 (987)Facelift 20092.9
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.9 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 (987)Facelift 20092.9
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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 (987)Facelift 20092.9AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
Power
255 hp
190 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.1 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 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
691 km
430 mi
577 km
358 mi
CO2 score
221 g/km
250 g/km
Trunk score
130 L
4.6 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 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 (987) Facelift 2009 2.9AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 3.2i V6 24V
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km18.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi29.29 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,730 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 115 km (71 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 29 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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