Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4vsAUDI 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)

S 3.4

315 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2016
VS

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S)

2.0 TFSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    279 km/h
    173 mph
  • Most powerful
    315 hp
    235 kW
  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    235 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • 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 highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    173 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    733 km
    456 mi
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Power
315hp235kW
310hp231kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.4s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
65.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
711km442mi
Calculated
733km456mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,374mm172in
4,191mm165in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,281mm50in
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
211g/km
173g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.46,700 rpm4,500-5,800 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)S 3.4AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
18.0 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
315 hp
235 kW
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW

Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4 has 5 hp more than AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI and Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
360 Nm
266 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)S 3.4
1,340 kg
2,954 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)S 3.4
279 km/h
173 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)S 3.45.1 s
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI5.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4 and AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI: 0.1 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)S 3.4
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI and Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4: 1.5 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 (981)S 3.4
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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)S 3.4
711 km
442 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)S 3.4
315 hp
235 kW
5.1 s
279 km/h
173 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)S 3.4
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,281 mm
50.4 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)S 3.4
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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

Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4 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)S 3.4
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
5.1 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)S 3.4
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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)S 3.4AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Power
315 hp
235 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.2 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
1,281 mm
50.4 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
711 km
442 mi
733 km
456 mi
CO2 score
211 g/km
173 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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) S 3.4AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 km (14 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 38 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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