Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7vsLotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R

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

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Porsche Boxster (987)

2.7

240 hp2687 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2006
VS

Lotus Elise (SERIES 2)

1.8 i 16V 111R

192 hp1796 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2010

Comparison overview

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Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7

  • Fastest top speed
    256 km/h
    159 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    130 L
  • Best overall score
    48/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    26/100

Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Lightest
    850 kg
    1,874 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    226 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (987)2.7LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Power
240hp179kW
192hp143kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
180Nm133lb-ft
Curb weight
1,295kg2,855lb
850kg1,874lb
Gross weight
1,610kg3,549lb
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Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
91.5s99% target: 253 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
49.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
24.0s
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,687cc164cu in
1,796cc110cu in
Length
4,329mm170in
3,785mm149in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,719mm68in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,143mm45in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,300mm91in
Front track-
1,457mm57in
Rear track-
1,503mm59in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
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Trunk volume
130L
115L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
38L
CO2 emissions
229g/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) 2.7Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111RPowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheBoxster (987)2.76,400 rpm4,700-6,000 rpm7,200 rpm
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R7,800 rpm6,800 rpm8,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (987)2.7LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.0 s
18.0 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)2.7
240 hp
179 kW
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
192 hp
143 kW

Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7 has 48 hp more than Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R and Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7: 48 hp (36 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)2.7
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
180 Nm
133 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)2.7
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
850 kg
1,874 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)2.7
256 km/h
159 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 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 (987)2.76.2 s
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R4.9 s

Although Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7 has more power, Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R and Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7: 1.3 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)2.7
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (987)2.7
240 hp
179 kW
6.2 s
256 km/h
159 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
192 hp
143 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 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 (987)2.7
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
115 L
4.1 cu ft
Length
3,785 mm
149.0 in
Height
1,143 mm
45.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (987)2.7LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Power
240 hp
179 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
180 Nm
133 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
4.9 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
850 kg
1,874 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
115 L
4.1 cu ft
Length
3,785 mm
149.0 in
Height
1,143 mm
45.0 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
-
CO2 score
229 g/km
-
Trunk score
130 L
4.6 cu ft
115 L
4.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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) 2.7
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R

  • Is 445 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 41 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
  • Smallest trunk

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