Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2vsAUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI

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 TTS Roadster (8J)

2.0 TFSI

272 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    264 km/h
    164 mph
  • 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 TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI

  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    723 km
    449 mi
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
Power
260hp194kW
272hp203kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,795kg3,957lb
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.5s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
76.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
20.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
610km379mi
Calculated
723km449mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,179cc194cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,320mm170in
4,198mm165in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,290mm51in
1,350mm53in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,468mm97in
Front track
1,455mm57in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume
260L
250L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
60L
CO2 emissions-
189g/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 TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.26,200 rpm4,600 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
20.4 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
169 km/h
105 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
272 hp
203 kW

AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI has 12 hp more than Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2 and AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI: 12 hp (9 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
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
264 km/h
164 mph
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI5.7 s

Although AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI has more power, Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI and Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2: 2.2 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
184 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
723 km
449 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
272 hp
203 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,198 mm
165.3 in
Height
1,350 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/h5.7 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.7 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 (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
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
184 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
Power
260 hp
194 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.7 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
4,198 mm
165.3 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in
Range score
610 km
379 mi
723 km
449 mi
CO2 score
-
189 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
184 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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 TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 113 km (70 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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