Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2vsAUDI TT Roadster (8N) 1.8 T

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 (8N)

1.8 T

225 hp1781 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedRoadster1998-2000

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    258 km/h
    160 mph
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • 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 (8N) 1.8 T

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    660 km
    410 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2AUDITT Roadster (8N)1.8 T
Power
260hp194kW
225hp168kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
79.6s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph
Calculated
83.5s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
26.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
577km358mi
Calculated
660km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,179cc194cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
4,320mm170in
4,041mm159in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,764mm69in
Height
1,290mm51in
1,348mm53in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,429mm96in
Front track
1,455mm57in
1,528mm60in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,505mm59in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
-
Trunk volume
260L
180L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
62L
CO2 emissions-
226g/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 (8N) 1.8 TPowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8N) 1.8 T: 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 (8N)1.8 T5,900 rpm2,200 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2AUDITT Roadster (8N)1.8 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
26.1 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
158 km/h
98 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 (8N)1.8 T
225 hp
168 kW

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2 has 35 hp more than AUDI TT Roadster (8N) 1.8 T.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8N) 1.8 T and Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2: 35 hp (26 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 (8N)1.8 T
280 Nm
207 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 (8N)1.8 T
1,475 kg
3,252 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 (8N)1.8 T
243 km/h
151 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 (8N)1.8 T6.4 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 (8N)1.8 T
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8N) 1.8 T and Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2: 1.7 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 (8N)1.8 T
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 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 (8N)1.8 T
660 km
410 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 (8N)1.8 T
225 hp
168 kW
6.4 s
243 km/h
151 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 (8N)1.8 T
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,041 mm
159.1 in
Height
1,348 mm
53.1 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 (8N)1.8 T
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
6.4 s
AUDITT Roadster (8N)1.8 T
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.4 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 (8N)1.8 T
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2AUDITT Roadster (8N)1.8 T
Power
260 hp
194 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.4 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,041 mm
159.1 in
Height
1,348 mm
53.1 in
Range score
577 km
358 mi
660 km
410 mi
CO2 score
-
226 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Boxster (986) S 3.2AUDI TT Roadster (8N) 1.8 T
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) 1.8 T

  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 83 km (52 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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