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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Porsche Boxster (981)

2.7

265 hp2706 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2016
VS

Morgan Plus Four

2.0 TwinPower Turbo

258 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2020-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Morgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,013 kg
    2,233 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    255 hp/t
    190 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    165 g/km
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (981)2.7MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
Power
265hp198kW
258hp192kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,013kg2,233lb
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
57.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg 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
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
346Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
810km503mi
Calculated
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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
165g/km

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (981)2.7MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
16.9 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.2 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
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
350 Nm
258 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
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
1,013 kg
2,233 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
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)2.75.7 s
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo5.2 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: 0.5 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
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Morgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower Turbo and Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7: 0.6 L/100 km.

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
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 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
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
258 hp
192 kW
5.2 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.

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
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,830 mm
150.8 in
Height
1,250 mm
49.2 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
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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.

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
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.2 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
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (981)2.7MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
Power
265 hp
198 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.2 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
1,013 kg
2,233 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
3,830 mm
150.8 in
Height
1,250 mm
49.2 in
Range score
810 km
503 mi
-
CO2 score
183 g/km
165 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 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) 2.7Morgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower Turbo
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,916 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 70 Nm more
  • Is 347 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 60 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 18 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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