Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8vsDonkervoort 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)

Spyder 3.8

375 hp3800 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2015-2016
VS

Donkervoort D8 GTO

GTO-S 2.5 TFSI

345 hp2480 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2016-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8

  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    290 km/h
    180 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    375 hp
    280 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    545 km
    339 mi
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.3 s
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    740 kg
    1,631 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    466 hp/t
    348 kW/t
    2.1 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Power
375hp280kW
345hp257kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,315kg2,899lb
740kg1,631lb
Gross weight
1,650kg3,638lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
31.9s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
3.3s
0-200 km/h
13.2s
Calculated
10.4s
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
11.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
285hp/t213kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
466hp/t348kW/t211hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
319Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
608Nm/t407lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
545km339mi
Calculated
480km298mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
2,480cc151cu in
Length
4,414mm174in
3,740mm147in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,262mm50in
1,140mm45in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,526mm60in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,540mm61in
1,585mm62in
Ground clearance
106mm4in
-
Trunk volume
280L
250L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
54L
48L
CO2 emissions-
178g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8: 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)Spyder 3.86,700 rpm4,750-6,000 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)Spyder 3.8DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
3.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.2 s
10.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
7.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
9.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
11.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
120 mph
205 km/h
128 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
375 hp
280 kW
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
345 hp
257 kW

Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8 has 30 hp more than Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI and Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
420 Nm
310 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)Spyder 3.8
1,315 kg
2,899 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)Spyder 3.8
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 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)Spyder 3.84.5 s
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI3.3 s

Although Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8 has more power, Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI and Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8: 1.2 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 (981)Spyder 3.8
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 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)Spyder 3.8
285 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
466 hp/t
348 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)Spyder 3.8
545 km
339 mi
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
480 km
298 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
375 hp
280 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
345 hp
257 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)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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Power
345 hp
257 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)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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Power
345 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 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)Spyder 3.8
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
4.5 s
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 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)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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
466 hp/t
348 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Power
375 hp
280 kW
345 hp
257 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
3.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
740 kg
1,631 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
545 km
339 mi
480 km
298 mi
CO2 score
-
178 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
285 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
466 hp/t
348 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) Spyder 3.8Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 45 km/h (28 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 65 km (41 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 575 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 181 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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