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 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2002-2004
VS

AUDI TT Roadster (8J)

3.2i V6 24V

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    264 km/h
    164 mph
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    197 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

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

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    632 km
    392 mi
  • Best economy score
    81/100

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
1,320kg2,910lb
1,490kg3,285lb
Gross weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
72.5s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
75.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
22.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
610km379mi
Calculated
632km392mi
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
Trunk volume
260L
250L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
60L
CO2 emissions-
227g/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 rpm2,500-3,000 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
5.4 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
22.3 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
165 km/h
102 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
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
1,490 kg
3,285 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
264 km/h
164 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 3.25.7 s
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2 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 (986)S 3.2
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 3.2i V6 24V and Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2: 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 (986)S 3.2
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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
610 km
379 mi
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
632 km
392 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
5.7 s
264 km/h
164 mph
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
250 hp
186 kW
5.9 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/h5.7 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 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/h5.9 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/h5.7 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2 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
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
5.7 s
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
5.9 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
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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
5.7 s
5.9 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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
610 km
379 mi
632 km
392 mi
CO2 score
-
227 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 km (14 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

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