Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4vsDonkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI

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

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Porsche Boxster (981)

GTS 3.4

330 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedRoadster2015-2016
VS

Donkervoort D8 GTO

GTO-S 2.5 TFSI

360 hp2480 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2016-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.3 s
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    740 kg
    1,631 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    486 hp/t
    363 kW/t
    2.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    178 g/km
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100

Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4

  • Fastest top speed
    279 km/h
    173 mph
  • Best estimated range
    780 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Power
330hp246kW
360hp268kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
740kg1,631lb
Gross weight
1,685kg3,715lb
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Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
64.2s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
31.2s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
3.3s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
10.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
11.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
240hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
486hp/t363kW/t221hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
608Nm/t407lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
780km485mi
Calculated
600km373mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
2,480cc151cu in
Length
4,404mm173in
3,740mm147in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,273mm50in
1,140mm45in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,350mm93in
Front track-
1,515mm60in
Rear track-
1,585mm62in
Trunk volume
280L
250L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
48L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
178g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.46,700 rpm4,500-5,800 rpm6,950 rpm
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI5,400 rpm2,000 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
3.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
10.3 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
7.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
9.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
11.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
206 km/h
128 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
330 hp
246 kW
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
360 hp
268 kW

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI has 30 hp more than Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4 and Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
740 kg
1,631 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)GTS 3.4
279 km/h
173 mph
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
255 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.44.9 s
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI3.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI and Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4: 1.6 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 (981)GTS 3.4
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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)GTS 3.4
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
486 hp/t
363 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
780 km
485 mi
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
600 km
373 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
330 hp
246 kW
4.9 s
279 km/h
173 mph
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
360 hp
268 kW
3.3 s
255 km/h
158 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)GTS 3.4
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,404 mm
173.4 in
Height
1,273 mm
50.1 in
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
3,740 mm
147.2 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 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)GTS 3.4
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 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)GTS 3.4
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.9 s
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
3.3 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)GTS 3.4
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
486 hp/t
363 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Power
330 hp
246 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
3.3 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
740 kg
1,631 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,404 mm
173.4 in
Height
1,273 mm
50.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
3,740 mm
147.2 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
Range score
780 km
485 mi
600 km
373 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
178 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
486 hp/t
363 kW/t
2.1 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) GTS 3.4Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4

  • Has 24 km/h (15 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 180 km (112 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 635 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 246 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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