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Porsche Boxster (987) · Facelift 2009 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 (987) · Facelift 2009

S 3.4

310 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2009-2012
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

  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    272 km/h
    169 mph
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    225 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Power
310hp231kW
310hp231kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,675kg3,693lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.5s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph
Calculated
65.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
691km430mi
Calculated
733km456mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,342mm171in
4,191mm165in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,294mm51in
1,345mm53in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,505mm99in
Front track
1,486mm59in
1,574mm62in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,553mm61in
Ground clearance
123mm5in
-
Trunk volume
130L
280L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
65L
55L
CO2 emissions
221g/km
173g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.47,200 rpm4,750 rpm7,500 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 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
5.2 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
18.0 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 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
11.2 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
310 hp
231 kW
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
1,380 kg
3,042 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
272 km/h
169 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.45.2 s
AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI5.2 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)Facelift 2009S 3.4
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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 (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4: 1.9 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)Facelift 2009S 3.4
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.5 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
691 km
430 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
310 hp
231 kW
5.2 s
272 km/h
169 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.2 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4AUDITTS Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.2 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 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
691 km
430 mi
733 km
456 mi
CO2 score
221 g/km
173 g/km
Trunk score
130 L
4.6 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI TTS Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 42 km (26 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 150 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 48 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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