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Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2vsAUDI TT Roadster (8N) · Facelift 2000 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)

S 3.2

280 hp3179 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2006
VS

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) · Facelift 2000

3.2i V6 24V

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    268 km/h
    167 mph
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,345 kg
    2,965 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    208 hp/t
    155 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    248 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    615 km
    382 mi
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
Power
280hp209kW
250hp186kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,345kg2,965lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
93.7s99% target: 265 km/h / 165 mph
Calculated
88.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
25.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
615km382mi
Calculated
579km360mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,179cc194cu in
3,189cc195cu in
Length
4,329mm170in
4,041mm159in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,764mm69in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,348mm53in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,429mm96in
Front track
1,486mm59in
1,528mm60in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,505mm59in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
-
Trunk volume
130L
180L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
62L
CO2 emissions
248g/km
257g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 3.2i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 3.2i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.26,200 rpm4,700-6,000 rpm7,200 rpm
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i 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)S 3.2AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
25.8 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
280 hp
209 kW
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
250 hp
186 kW

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2 has 30 hp more than AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 3.2i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 3.2i V6 24V and Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i 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)S 3.2
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
1,560 kg
3,439 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)S 3.2
268 km/h
167 mph
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i 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)S 3.25.5 s
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2 and AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 3.2i V6 24V: 1.2 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)S 3.2
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
615 km
382 mi
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
579 km
360 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
280 hp
209 kW
5.5 s
268 km/h
167 mph
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
250 hp
186 kW
6.7 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)S 3.2
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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 (987)S 3.2
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Porsche Boxster (987) 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 (987)S 3.2
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
5.5 s
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
6.7 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)S 3.2
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
Power
280 hp
209 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.7 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 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
615 km
382 mi
579 km
360 mi
CO2 score
248 g/km
257 g/km
Trunk score
130 L
4.6 cu ft
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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) S 3.2AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 3.2i V6 24V
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Is 215 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 48 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 36 km (22 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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