Car comparison

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8vsPorsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8

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

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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7)

Stingray 6.2 V8

466 hp6162 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2014-2019
VS

Porsche Boxster (981)

Spyder 3.8

375 hp3800 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2015-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8

  • Lightest
    1,315 kg
    2,899 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    285 hp/t
    213 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.2 L/100 km
    16.6 mpg US
    19.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    466 hp
    347 kW
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    569 km
    354 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
Power
466hp347kW
375hp280kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,664kg3,668lb
1,315kg2,899lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.4s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
61.8s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
12.5s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
280hp/t209kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
285hp/t213kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
379Nm/t253lb-ft/ton
Calculated
319Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km354mi
Calculated
545km339mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,162cc376cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,492mm177in
4,414mm174in
Width
1,872mm74in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,243mm49in
1,262mm50in
Wheelbase
2,711mm107in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,526mm60in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance-
106mm4in
Trunk volume
171L
280L
Max trunk volume
243L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
70L
54L
CO2 emissions
282g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8PowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V86,000 rpm4,600 rpm6,250 rpm
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.86,700 rpm4,750-6,000 rpm6,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.5 s
13.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
196 km/h
122 mph
194 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8
466 hp
347 kW
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
375 hp
280 kW

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8 has 91 hp more than Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8 and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8: 91 hp (68 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8
1,664 kg
3,668 lb
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
1,315 kg
2,899 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V84.2 s
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.84.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8 and Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8 and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8: 2.4 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
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8
280 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
285 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8
569 km
354 mi
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
545 km
339 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8
466 hp
347 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
375 hp
280 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 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
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8
Power
466 hp
347 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
171 L
6.0 cu ft
Length
4,492 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,243 mm
48.9 in
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
Power
375 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,414 mm
173.8 in
Height
1,262 mm
49.7 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
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8
Power
466 hp
347 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
Power
375 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8 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
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
4.2 s
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
4.5 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
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8
280 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
285 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
Power
466 hp
347 kW
375 hp
280 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Lightness
1,664 kg
3,668 lb
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
171 L
6.0 cu ft
Length
4,492 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,243 mm
48.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,414 mm
173.8 in
Height
1,262 mm
49.7 in
Range score
569 km
354 mi
545 km
339 mi
CO2 score
282 g/km
-
Trunk score
171 L
6.0 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
280 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
285 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 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
VehicleChevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8

  • Has 91 hp more
  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 km (15 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8

  • Is 349 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 109 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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