Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (987) · Facelift 2009 2.9vsLotus 2-Eleven 1.8

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

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Porsche Boxster (987) · Facelift 2009

2.9

255 hp2893 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2009-2012
VS

Lotus 2-Eleven

1.8

255 hp1796 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2007-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Lightest
    745 kg
    1,642 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    342 hp/t
    255 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    27/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9Lotus2-Eleven1.8
Power
255hp190kW
255hp190kW
Torque
290Nm214lb-ft
242Nm178lb-ft
Curb weight
1,335kg2,943lb
745kg1,642lb
Gross weight
1,635kg3,605lb
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Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
92.4s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
37.8s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
22.3s
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
342hp/t255kW/t155hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
691km430mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,893cc177cu in
1,796cc110cu in
Length
4,342mm171in
3,822mm150in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,292mm51in
1,112mm44in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,490mm59in
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Rear track
1,534mm60in
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Ground clearance
127mm5in
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Trunk volume
130L
-
Doors
2
-
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
65L
40L
CO2 emissions
221g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9: Power / Torque
  • Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.97,200 rpm4,400-6,000 rpm7,500 rpm
Lotus2-Eleven1.88,000 rpm7,000 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9Lotus2-Eleven1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.3 s
13.9 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
189 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
255 hp
190 kW
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
255 hp
190 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
242 Nm
178 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
745 kg
1,642 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 20092.9
263 km/h
163 mph
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
241 km/h
150 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 20092.95.9 s
Lotus2-Eleven1.84.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 and Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9: 1.9 s.

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 20092.9
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
255 hp
190 kW
5.9 s
263 km/h
163 mph
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
255 hp
190 kW
4.0 s
241 km/h
150 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 20092.9
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 in
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,822 mm
150.5 in
Height
1,112 mm
43.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9Lotus2-Eleven1.8
Power
255 hp
190 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
242 Nm
178 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
4.0 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
745 kg
1,642 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 in
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,822 mm
150.5 in
Height
1,112 mm
43.8 in
Range score
691 km
430 mi
-
CO2 score
221 g/km
-
Trunk score
130 L
4.6 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 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 (987) Facelift 2009 2.9
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8

  • Is 590 kg lighter
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 151 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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