Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7vsMorgan Roadster 3.7 V6

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 Roadster

3.7 V6

280 hpGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    950 kg
    2,094 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    295 hp/t
    220 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7

  • Fastest top speed
    262 km/h
    163 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    183 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    810 km
    503 mi
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (981)2.7MorganRoadster3.7 V6
Power
265hp198kW
280hp209kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
950kg2,094lb
Gross weight
1,675kg3,693lb
-
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.6s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
54.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
295hp/t220kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
400Nm/t268lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
810km503mi
Calculated
534km332mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,706cc165cu in
-
Length
4,374mm172in
4,010mm158in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,720mm68in
Height
1,282mm50in
1,220mm48in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
-
Trunk volume
280L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
64L
55L
CO2 emissions
183g/km
230g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7: Power / Torque
  • Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6: 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
MorganRoadster3.7 V66,000 rpm-6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (981)2.7MorganRoadster3.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
18.9 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
174 km/h
108 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
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
280 hp
209 kW

Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6 has 15 hp more than Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 and Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6: 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
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
380 Nm
280 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
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
950 kg
2,094 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
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
MorganRoadster3.7 V65.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6 and Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7: 0.2 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
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 and Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6: 2.4 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
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 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
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
534 km
332 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
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
280 hp
209 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,010 mm
157.9 in
Height
1,220 mm
48.0 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
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 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
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
5.5 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
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (981)2.7MorganRoadster3.7 V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.5 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
950 kg
2,094 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 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
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,010 mm
157.9 in
Height
1,220 mm
48.0 in
Range score
810 km
503 mi
534 km
332 mi
CO2 score
183 g/km
230 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Boxster (981) 2.7Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km18.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi29.01 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,704 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7

  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 276 km (172 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 47 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 410 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 100 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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