Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7vsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S CR 1.8

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

New comparison

Porsche Boxster (981)

2.7

265 hp2706 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2016
VS

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3)

S CR 1.8

220 hpGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2012-2017

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S CR 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Lightest
    905 kg
    1,995 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    243 hp/t
    181 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    173 g/km
  • 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 estimated range
    810 km
    503 mi
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (981)2.7LotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 1.8
Power
265hp198kW
220hp164kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
905kg1,995lb
Gross weight
1,675kg3,693lb
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Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
70.6s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
43.9s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
4.4s
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
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
810km503mi
Calculated
533km331mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,706cc165cu in
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Length
4,374mm172in
3,824mm151in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,719mm68in
Height
1,282mm50in
1,117mm44in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,300mm91in
Trunk volume
280L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
40L
CO2 emissions
183g/km
173g/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) S CR 1.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S CR 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)S CR 1.86,800 rpm4,600 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (981)2.7LotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
17.3 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
179 km/h
111 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)S CR 1.8
220 hp
164 kW

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 has 45 hp more than Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S CR 1.8.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S CR 1.8 and Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7: 45 hp (34 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)S CR 1.8
250 Nm
184 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)S CR 1.8
905 kg
1,995 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)S CR 1.8
234 km/h
145 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)S CR 1.84.6 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S CR 1.8 and Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7: 1.1 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)S CR 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)S CR 1.8
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 1.8
533 km
331 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 1.8
220 hp
164 kW
4.6 s
234 km/h
145 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)S CR 1.8
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 1.8
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S CR 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)S CR 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.6 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)S CR 1.8
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 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)S CR 1.8
Power
265 hp
198 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
4.6 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
905 kg
1,995 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
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
Range score
810 km
503 mi
533 km
331 mi
CO2 score
183 g/km
173 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 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) S CR 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 45 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 28 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 277 km (172 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S CR 1.8

  • Is 455 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 48 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 10 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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