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Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7vsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8

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

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017

Cup 260 1.8

250 hp1798 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2017-2021

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Lightest
    895 kg
    1,973 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    279 hp/t
    208 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    175 g/km
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7

  • Fastest top speed
    262 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (981)2.7LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
Power
265hp198kW
250hp186kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
895kg1,973lb
Gross weight
1,675kg3,693lb
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Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
70.6s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
43.4s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
279hp/t208kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
810km503mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,706cc165cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,374mm172in
-
Width
1,801mm71in
-
Height
1,282mm50in
-
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
-
Trunk volume
280L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
-
CO2 emissions
183g/km
175g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8: 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.87,200 rpm5,500 rpm7,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (981)2.7LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
15.1 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
185 km/h
115 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
250 hp
186 kW

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 has 15 hp more than Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 and Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7: 15 hp (11 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
265 Nm
195 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
895 kg
1,973 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
243 km/h
151 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.84.2 s

Although Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 has more power, Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 and Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7: 1.5 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
250 hp
186 kW
4.2 s
243 km/h
151 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-

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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.2 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (981)2.7LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
Power
265 hp
198 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
4.2 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
895 kg
1,973 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Range score
810 km
503 mi
-
CO2 score
183 g/km
175 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 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) 2.7Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8

  • Is 465 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 84 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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