Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (987) · Facelift 2009 2.9vsPorsche Boxster (981) 2.7

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

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Porsche Boxster (987) · Facelift 2009

2.9

255 hp2893 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2009-2012
VS

Porsche Boxster (981)

2.7

265 hp2706 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2016

Comparison overview

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Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • 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 economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
Power
255hp190kW
265hp198kW
Torque
290Nm214lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,335kg2,943lb
1,360kg2,998lb
Gross weight
1,635kg3,605lb
1,675kg3,693lb
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
92.4s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
22.3s
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
691km430mi
Calculated
810km503mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,893cc177cu in
2,706cc165cu in
Length
4,342mm171in
4,374mm172in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,292mm51in
1,282mm50in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,490mm59in
-
Rear track
1,534mm60in
-
Ground clearance
127mm5in
-
Trunk volume
130L
280L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
65L
64L
CO2 emissions
221g/km
183g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7PowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.97,200 rpm4,400-6,000 rpm7,500 rpm
PorscheBoxster (981)2.76,700 rpm4,500-6,500 rpm6,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.3 s
19.4 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
255 hp
190 kW
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
265 hp
198 kW

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 has 10 hp more than Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9 and Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
1,360 kg
2,998 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 (987)Facelift 20092.9
263 km/h
163 mph
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
262 km/h
163 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.95.9 s
PorscheBoxster (981)2.75.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 and Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9: 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 (987)Facelift 20092.9
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 and Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9: 1.5 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 (987)Facelift 20092.9
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
691 km
430 mi
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
810 km
503 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
255 hp
190 kW
5.9 s
263 km/h
163 mph
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
265 hp
198 kW
5.7 s
262 km/h
163 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 (987)Facelift 20092.9
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 in
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

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 (987)Facelift 20092.9
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
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

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 (987)Facelift 20092.9
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.9 s
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.7 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 (987)Facelift 20092.9
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
Power
255 hp
190 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.7 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 in
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
Range score
691 km
430 mi
810 km
503 mi
CO2 score
221 g/km
183 g/km
Trunk score
130 L
4.6 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 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 (987) Facelift 2009 2.9Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

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

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 119 km (74 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 150 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 38 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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