Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4vsAUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) · Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus

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

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Porsche Boxster (981)

GTS 3.4

330 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2015-2016
VS

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) · Facelift 2010

2.5 TFSI plus

360 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2011-2014

Comparison overview

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Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4

  • Fastest top speed
    281 km/h
    175 mph
  • Lightest
    1,345 kg
    2,965 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    245 hp/t
    183 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    211 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    711 km
    442 mi
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
Power
330hp246kW
360hp268kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
465Nm343lb-ft
Curb weight
1,345kg2,965lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
To 99% top speed
65.6s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
60.8s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
15.6s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
711km442mi
Calculated
659km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
2,480cc151cu in
Length
4,404mm173in
4,198mm165in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,273mm50in
1,348mm53in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,468mm97in
Front track-
1,555mm61in
Rear track-
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume
280L
250L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
60L
CO2 emissions
211g/km
212g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plusPowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.46,700 rpm4,500-5,800 rpm6,950 rpm
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus5,500-6,700 rpm1,650-5,400 rpm6,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.6 s
14.1 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
330 hp
246 kW
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
360 hp
268 kW

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus has 30 hp more than Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4 and AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
465 Nm
343 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
1,510 kg
3,329 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 (981)GTS 3.4
281 km/h
175 mph
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
280 km/h
174 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.45.0 s
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus4.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus and Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4: 0.6 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 (981)GTS 3.4
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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 (981)GTS 3.4
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
711 km
442 mi
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
659 km
410 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
330 hp
246 kW
5.0 s
281 km/h
175 mph
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
360 hp
268 kW
4.4 s
280 km/h
174 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 (981)GTS 3.4
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,404 mm
173.4 in
Height
1,273 mm
50.1 in
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,198 mm
165.3 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 (981)GTS 3.4
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus 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 (981)GTS 3.4
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
5.0 s
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.4 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 (981)GTS 3.4
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4AUDITT RS Roadster (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
Power
330 hp
246 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
4.4 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
Lightness
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,404 mm
173.4 in
Height
1,273 mm
50.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,198 mm
165.3 in
Height
1,348 mm
53.1 in
Range score
711 km
442 mi
659 km
410 mi
CO2 score
211 g/km
212 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 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 (981) GTS 3.4AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4

  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 52 km (32 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 95 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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