Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4vsLotus 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)

S 3.4

295 hp3387 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2006-2009
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 practicality score
    27/100

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4

  • Fastest top speed
    272 km/h
    169 mph
  • Most powerful
    295 hp
    220 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4Lotus2-Eleven1.8
Power
295hp220kW
255hp190kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
242Nm178lb-ft
Curb weight
1,355kg2,987lb
745kg1,642lb
Gross weight
1,630kg3,594lb
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Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
80.6s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph
Calculated
37.8s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
18.8s
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
342hp/t255kW/t155hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
604km375mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,387cc207cu in
1,796cc110cu in
Length
4,329mm170in
3,822mm150in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,292mm51in
1,112mm44in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,486mm59in
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Rear track
1,528mm60in
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Ground clearance
121mm5in
-
Trunk volume
130L
-
Doors
2
-
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
40L
CO2 emissions
254g/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) S 3.4Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.46,250 rpm4,400-6,000 rpm7,300 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)S 3.4Lotus2-Eleven1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.8 s
13.9 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
189 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
295 hp
220 kW
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
255 hp
190 kW

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4 has 40 hp more than Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 and Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
340 Nm
251 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)S 3.4
1,355 kg
2,987 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)S 3.4
272 km/h
169 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)S 3.45.4 s
Lotus2-Eleven1.84.0 s

Although Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4 has more power, Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 and Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4: 1.4 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)S 3.4
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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)S 3.4
295 hp
220 kW
5.4 s
272 km/h
169 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)S 3.4
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 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)S 3.4Lotus2-Eleven1.8
Power
295 hp
220 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
242 Nm
178 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
4.0 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
745 kg
1,642 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 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
604 km
375 mi
-
CO2 score
254 g/km
-
Trunk score
130 L
4.6 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Boxster (987) S 3.4
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 98 Nm more
  • Has 31 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8

  • Is 610 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 125 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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