Porsche Boxster (981)
2.7
265 hp2706 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2016
Car comparison
Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7vsMorgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower Turbo
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Morgan Plus Four
2.0 TwinPower Turbo
258 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2020-present
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Morgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower Turbo
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.8 s
- Highest torque400 Nm295 lb-ft
- Lightest1,009 kg2,224 lb
- Best power-to-weight256 hp/t191 kW/t3.9 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.0 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions159 g/km
- Best overall score56/100
- Best performance score68/100
- Best economy score88/100
Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7
- Fastest top speed262 km/h163 mph
- Most powerful265 hp198 kW
- Best practicality score31/100
Specification comparison
| Model | PorscheBoxster (981)2.7 | MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265hp198kW | 258hp192kW |
| Torque | 280Nm207lb-ft | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,360kg2,998lb | 1,009kg2,224lb |
| Gross weight | 1,675kg3,693lb | - |
| Top speed | 262 km/h 163 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 70.6s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph Calculated | 52.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7s | 4.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 19.4s Calculated | 15.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.4s Calculated | 4.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 13.8s Calculated | 12.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb Calculated | 256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton Calculated | 396Nm/t265lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 810km503mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 2,706cc165cu in | 1,998cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,374mm172in | 3,830mm151in |
| Width | 1,801mm71in | 1,650mm65in |
| Height | 1,282mm50in | 1,250mm49in |
| Wheelbase | 2,475mm97in | - |
| Trunk volume | 280L | - |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 64L | - |
| CO2 emissions | 183g/km | 159g/km |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | PorscheBoxster (981)2.7 | MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.4 s | 4.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.7 s | 4.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 19.4 s | 15.6 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h 163 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.1 s | 5.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.1 s | 8.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.6 s | 10.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.8 s | 12.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 171 km/h 106 mph | 183 km/h 114 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheBoxster (981)2.7 | 265 hp 198 kW |
| MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo | 258 hp 192 kW |
Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 has 7 hp more than Morgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower Turbo.
The biggest power difference is between Morgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower Turbo and Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7: 7 hp (5 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheBoxster (981)2.7 | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft |
| MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheBoxster (981)2.7 | 1,360 kg 2,998 lb |
| MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo | 1,009 kg 2,224 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheBoxster (981)2.7 | 262 km/h 163 mph |
| MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheBoxster (981)2.7 | 5.7 s |
| MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo | 4.8 s |
Although Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 has more power, Morgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Morgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower Turbo and Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7: 0.9 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheBoxster (981)2.7 | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK |
| MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Morgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower Turbo and Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7: 0.9 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheBoxster (981)2.7 | 195 hp/t 145 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp |
| MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo | 256 hp/t 191 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PorscheBoxster (981)2.7 | 265 hp 198 kW | 5.7 s | 262 km/h 163 mph |
| MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo | 258 hp 192 kW | 4.8 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| PorscheBoxster (981)2.7 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PorscheBoxster (981)2.7 |
| 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo |
| 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | ||||||
Morgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower Turbo 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| PorscheBoxster (981)2.7 | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK | 5.7 s |
| MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | 4.8 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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 |
| MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo | 256 hp/t 191 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | PorscheBoxster (981)2.7 | MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp 198 kW | 258 hp 192 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.7 s | 4.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 262 km/h 163 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,360 kg 2,998 lb | 1,009 kg 2,224 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
| Practicality |
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| Range score | 810 km 503 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 183 g/km | 159 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 280 L 9.9 cu ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 195 hp/t 145 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp | 256 hp/t 191 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 | Morgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK | 7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 13.83 LC100 km | 12.25 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 22.25 LC100 mi | 19.71 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal | 1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,074 LC/year | 1,838 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7
- Has 7 hp more
- Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Highest CO2 emissions
Morgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower Turbo
- Has 120 Nm more
- Is 351 kg lighter
- Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 61 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Emits 24 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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