Car comparison

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

S 3.4

310 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2009-2012
VS

KTM X-Bow GT

2.0 Turbo

285 hp1984 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2013-2017

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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 combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    189 g/km
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    27/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
Power
310hp231kW
285hp213kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
847kg1,867lb
Gross weight
1,675kg3,693lb
-
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
78.5s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph
Calculated
43.1s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
17.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
336hp/t251kW/t153hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
496Nm/t332lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
691km430mi
Calculated
482km299mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,342mm171in
3,738mm147in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,915mm75in
Height
1,294mm51in
1,202mm47in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,486mm59in
1,672mm66in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,626mm64in
Ground clearance
123mm5in
-
Trunk volume
130L
-
Doors
2
-
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
65L
40L
CO2 emissions
221g/km
189g/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 3.4KTM X-Bow GT 2.0 TurboPowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.47,200 rpm4,750 rpm7,500 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
17.0 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 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
8.7 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
180 km/h
112 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
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
285 hp
213 kW

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 has 25 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 (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4: 25 hp (19 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
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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
1,380 kg
3,042 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
272 km/h
169 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.45.2 s
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo4.1 s

Although Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 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 (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4: 1.1 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
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between KTM X-Bow GT 2.0 Turbo and Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4: 1.1 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
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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
691 km
430 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
310 hp
231 kW
5.2 s
272 km/h
169 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 (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
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 (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
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

KTM X-Bow GT 2.0 Turbo 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
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 (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
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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
Power
310 hp
231 kW
285 hp
213 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
4.1 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
847 kg
1,867 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,738 mm
147.2 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in
Range score
691 km
430 mi
482 km
299 mi
CO2 score
221 g/km
189 g/km
Trunk score
130 L
4.6 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.5 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4KTM X-Bow GT 2.0 Turbo
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 41 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 210 km (130 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

KTM X-Bow GT 2.0 Turbo

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 533 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 112 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 32 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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