Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7vsPorsche Boxster (987) 2.7

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

Porsche Boxster (987)

2.7

240 hp2687 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2006

Comparison overview

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Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    262 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (981)2.7PorscheBoxster (987)2.7
Power
265hp198kW
240hp179kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,295kg2,855lb
Gross weight
1,675kg3,693lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
To 99% top speed
70.6s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
91.5s99% target: 253 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
24.0s
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
810km503mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,706cc165cu in
2,687cc164cu in
Length
4,374mm172in
4,329mm170in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,282mm50in
1,295mm51in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,415mm95in
Ground clearance-
121mm5in
Trunk volume
280L
130L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
64L
CO2 emissions
183g/km
229g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7PowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7: 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
PorscheBoxster (987)2.76,400 rpm4,700-6,000 rpm7,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (981)2.7PorscheBoxster (987)2.7
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
24.0 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
161 km/h
100 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
PorscheBoxster (987)2.7
240 hp
179 kW

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 has 25 hp more than Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7 and Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7: 25 hp (19 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
PorscheBoxster (987)2.7
270 Nm
199 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
PorscheBoxster (987)2.7
1,295 kg
2,855 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
PorscheBoxster (987)2.7
256 km/h
159 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
PorscheBoxster (987)2.76.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 and Porsche Boxster (987) 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
PorscheBoxster (987)2.7
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 and Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7: 1.7 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
PorscheBoxster (987)2.7
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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
PorscheBoxster (987)2.7
667 km
414 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
PorscheBoxster (987)2.7
240 hp
179 kW
6.2 s
256 km/h
159 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
PorscheBoxster (987)2.7
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 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
PorscheBoxster (987)2.7
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
PorscheBoxster (987)2.7
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
6.2 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
PorscheBoxster (987)2.7
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (981)2.7PorscheBoxster (987)2.7
Power
265 hp
198 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.2 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Range score
810 km
503 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
183 g/km
229 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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.

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) 2.7Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 143 km (89 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 150 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 46 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7

  • Is 65 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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