Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (987) 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 (987)

S 3.2

280 hp3179 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2006
VS

AUDI TTS Roadster (8J)

2.0 TFSI

272 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    189 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    723 km
    449 mi
  • Largest trunk
    250 L
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2

  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Lightest
    1,385 kg
    3,053 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    202 hp/t
    151 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
Power
280hp209kW
272hp203kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,385kg3,053lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,795kg3,957lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
82.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
76.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
Calculated
20.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
582km362mi
Calculated
723km449mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,179cc194cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,329mm170in
4,198mm165in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,350mm53in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,468mm97in
Front track
1,486mm59in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
-
Trunk volume
130L
250L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
60L
CO2 emissions
262g/km
189g/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 TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) 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 (987)S 3.26,200 rpm4,700-6,000 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 (987)S 3.2AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
20.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
169 km/h
105 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
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
272 hp
203 kW

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2 has 8 hp more than AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI and Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2: 8 hp (6 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
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 (987)S 3.2
1,385 kg
3,053 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 (987)S 3.2
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 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 (987)S 3.26.3 s
AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI5.7 s

Although Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2 has more power, AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI and Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2: 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 (987)S 3.2
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 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 (987) S 3.2: 2.7 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 (987)S 3.2
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 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 (987)S 3.2
582 km
362 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 (987)S 3.2
280 hp
209 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 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 (987)S 3.2
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 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
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 (987)S 3.2
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 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 (987)S 3.2
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
6.3 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 (987)S 3.2
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 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 (987)S 3.2AUDITTS Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,198 mm
165.3 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in
Range score
582 km
362 mi
723 km
449 mi
CO2 score
262 g/km
189 g/km
Trunk score
130 L
4.6 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 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 (987) S 3.2AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI TTS Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 141 km (88 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 73 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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