Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7vsKTM X-Bow R 2.0

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

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Porsche Boxster (981)

2.7

265 hp2706 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2016
VS

KTM X-Bow

R 2.0

240 hp1984 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2007-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

KTM X-Bow R 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    790 kg
    1,742 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    304 hp/t
    227 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    64/100

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7

  • Fastest top speed
    262 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Best estimated range
    810 km
    503 mi
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (981)2.7KTMX-BowR 2.0
Power
265hp198kW
240hp179kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
790kg1,742lb
Gross weight
1,675kg3,693lb
-
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.6s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
42.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
304hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
392Nm/t263lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
810km503mi
Calculated
513km319mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,706cc165cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,374mm172in
3,738mm147in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,915mm75in
Height
1,282mm50in
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
183g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7KTM X-Bow R 2.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7: Power / Torque
  • KTM X-Bow R 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheBoxster (981)2.76,700 rpm4,500-6,500 rpm6,950 rpm
KTMX-BowR 2.06,500 rpm2,000 rpm7,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (981)2.7KTMX-BowR 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
16.8 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
265 hp
198 kW
KTMX-BowR 2.0
240 hp
179 kW

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 has 25 hp more than KTM X-Bow R 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between KTM X-Bow R 2.0 and Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
KTMX-BowR 2.0
310 Nm
229 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
KTMX-BowR 2.0
790 kg
1,742 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)2.7
262 km/h
163 mph
KTMX-BowR 2.0
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)2.75.7 s
KTMX-BowR 2.03.9 s

Although Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 has more power, KTM X-Bow R 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between KTM X-Bow R 2.0 and Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7: 1.8 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)2.7
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
KTMX-BowR 2.0
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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)2.7
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
KTMX-BowR 2.0
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
810 km
503 mi
KTMX-BowR 2.0
513 km
319 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
265 hp
198 kW
5.7 s
262 km/h
163 mph
KTMX-BowR 2.0
240 hp
179 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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)2.7
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in
KTMX-BowR 2.0
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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)2.7
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
KTMX-BowR 2.0
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

KTM X-Bow R 2.0 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)2.7
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.7 s
KTMX-BowR 2.0
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
3.9 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)2.7
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
KTMX-BowR 2.0
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (981)2.7KTMX-BowR 2.0
Power
265 hp
198 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
3.9 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
790 kg
1,742 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,738 mm
147.2 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in
Range score
810 km
503 mi
513 km
319 mi
CO2 score
183 g/km
-
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 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) 2.7KTM X-Bow R 2.0
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 32 km/h (20 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 297 km (185 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

KTM X-Bow R 2.0

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 570 kg lighter
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 109 hp/t better power-to-weight

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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