Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4vsKTM X-Bow GT 2.0 Turbo

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 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2016
VS

KTM X-Bow GT

2.0 Turbo

285 hp1984 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4

  • Fastest top speed
    277 km/h
    172 mph
  • Most powerful
    315 hp
    235 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    780 km
    485 mi
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

KTM X-Bow GT 2.0 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    847 kg
    1,867 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    336 hp/t
    251 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    189 g/km

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
Power
315hp235kW
285hp213kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
847kg1,867lb
Gross weight
1,685kg3,715lb
-
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
65.0s99% target: 274 km/h / 170 mph
Calculated
43.1s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
15.9s
Calculated
17.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg 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
13.0s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
336hp/t251kW/t153hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
496Nm/t332lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
780km485mi
Calculated
482km299mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,374mm172in
3,738mm147in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,915mm75in
Height
1,281mm50in
1,202mm47in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,430mm96in
Front track-
1,672mm66in
Rear track-
1,626mm64in
Trunk volume
280L
-
Doors
2
-
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
40L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
189g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4KTM X-Bow GT 2.0 TurboPowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • KTM X-Bow GT 2.0 Turbo: 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
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo6,400 rpm3,200 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.9 s
17.0 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
180 km/h
112 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
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
285 hp
213 kW

Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4 has 30 hp more than KTM X-Bow GT 2.0 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between KTM X-Bow GT 2.0 Turbo and Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4: 30 hp (22 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
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
420 Nm
310 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
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
847 kg
1,867 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
277 km/h
172 mph
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
231 km/h
144 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 3.45.0 s
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo4.1 s

Although Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4 has more power, KTM X-Bow GT 2.0 Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between KTM X-Bow GT 2.0 Turbo and Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4: 0.9 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
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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)S 3.4
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
336 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 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
780 km
485 mi
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
482 km
299 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
5.0 s
277 km/h
172 mph
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
285 hp
213 kW
4.1 s
231 km/h
144 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/h5.0 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 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
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,738 mm
147.2 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 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/h5.0 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
5.0 s
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.1 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
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
336 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
Power
315 hp
235 kW
285 hp
213 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
4.1 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
847 kg
1,867 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,738 mm
147.2 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in
Range score
780 km
485 mi
482 km
299 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
189 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
336 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 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 3.4KTM X-Bow GT 2.0 Turbo
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 46 km/h (29 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 299 km (186 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

KTM X-Bow GT 2.0 Turbo

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 523 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 107 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

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

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