Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7vsAUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI

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

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Porsche Boxster (981)

2.7

265 hp2706 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2016
VS

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S)

2.0 TFSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    214 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    173 g/km
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7

  • Fastest top speed
    262 km/h
    163 mph
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    810 km
    503 mi
  • Largest trunk
    280 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (981)2.7AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Power
265hp198kW
310hp231kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,675kg3,693lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.6s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
65.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
810km503mi
Calculated
733km456mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,706cc165cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,374mm172in
4,191mm165in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,282mm50in
1,345mm53in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,505mm99in
Front track-
1,574mm62in
Rear track-
1,553mm61in
Trunk volume
280L
280L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
55L
CO2 emissions
183g/km
173g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheBoxster (981)2.76,700 rpm4,500-6,500 rpm6,950 rpm
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI5,800-6,200 rpm1,800-5,700 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (981)2.7AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
18.0 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
265 hp
198 kW
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI has 45 hp more than Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 and AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI: 45 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
1,450 kg
3,197 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)2.7
262 km/h
163 mph
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)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 (981)2.75.7 s
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI5.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI and Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7: 0.5 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)2.7
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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)2.7
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
810 km
503 mi
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
733 km
456 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
265 hp
198 kW
5.7 s
262 km/h
163 mph
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
5.2 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 (981)2.7
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,191 mm
165.0 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 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)2.7
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 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 (981)2.7
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.7 s
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.2 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)2.7
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (981)2.7AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.2 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,191 mm
165.0 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in
Range score
810 km
503 mi
733 km
456 mi
CO2 score
183 g/km
173 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 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) 2.7AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 77 km (48 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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