Porsche Boxster (981)
2.7
265 hp2706 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2016
Car comparison
Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7vsPorsche Boxster (987) · Facelift 2009 2.9
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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2009-2012
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.8 s
- Fastest top speed264 km/h164 mph
- Most powerful265 hp198 kW
- Lightest1,330 kg2,932 lb
- Best power-to-weight199 hp/t149 kW/t5.0 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption8.4 L/100 km28.0 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions195 g/km
- Best estimated range762 km473 mi
- Largest trunk280 L
- Best overall score52/100
- Best performance score62/100
- Best economy score84/100
- Best practicality score31/100
Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9
- Highest torque290 Nm214 lb-ft
Specification comparison
| Model | PorscheBoxster (981)2.7 | PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265hp198kW | 255hp190kW |
| Torque | 280Nm207lb-ft | 290Nm214lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,330kg2,932lb | 1,365kg3,009lb |
| Gross weight | 1,645kg3,627lb | 1,670kg3,682lb |
| Top speed | 264 km/h 164 mph | 261 km/h 162 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 72.0s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph Calculated | 89.6s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8s | 5.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 19.5s Calculated | 22.1s |
| 0-60 mph | 5.5s Calculated | 5.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK | 9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK | 13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.8s Calculated | 13.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb Calculated | 187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton Calculated | 212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 762km473mi Calculated | 714km444mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,706cc165cu in | 2,893cc177cu in |
| Length | 4,374mm172in | 4,342mm171in |
| Width | 1,801mm71in | 1,801mm71in |
| Height | 1,282mm50in | 1,292mm51in |
| Wheelbase | 2,475mm97in | 2,415mm95in |
| Front track | - | 1,490mm59in |
| Rear track | - | 1,534mm60in |
| Ground clearance | - | 127mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 280L | 130L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 64L | 65L |
| CO2 emissions | 195g/km | 214g/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) Facelift 2009 2.9PowerTorque
- Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7: Power / Torque
- Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PorscheBoxster (981)2.7 | 6,700 rpm | 4,500-6,500 rpm | 6,950 rpm |
| PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9 | 7,200 rpm | 4,400-6,000 rpm | 7,500 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | PorscheBoxster (981)2.7 | PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.5 s | 5.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.8 s | 5.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 19.5 s | 22.1 s |
| Top speed | 264 km/h 164 mph | 261 km/h 162 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.1 s | 6.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.1 s | 9.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.7 s | 11.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.8 s | 13.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 171 km/h 106 mph | 165 km/h 102 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheBoxster (981)2.7 | 265 hp 198 kW |
| PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9 | 255 hp 190 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheBoxster (981)2.7 | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft |
| PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9 | 290 Nm 214 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheBoxster (981)2.7 | 1,330 kg 2,932 lb |
| PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9 | 1,365 kg 3,009 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 | 264 km/h 164 mph |
| PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9 | 261 km/h 162 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheBoxster (981)2.7 | 5.8 s |
| PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9 | 5.8 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 | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK |
| PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9 | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 and Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9: 0.7 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 | 199 hp/t 149 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp |
| PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9 | 187 hp/t 139 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheBoxster (981)2.7 | 762 km 473 mi |
| PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9 | 714 km 444 mi |
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 | 5.8 s | 264 km/h 164 mph |
| PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9 | 255 hp 190 kW | 5.8 s | 261 km/h 162 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 (987)Facelift 20092.9 |
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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 | ||||||
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| PorscheBoxster (981)2.7 |
| 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9 |
| 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| PorscheBoxster (981)2.7 | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | 5.8 s |
| PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9 | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | 5.8 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 | 199 hp/t 149 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK |
| PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9 | 187 hp/t 139 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | PorscheBoxster (981)2.7 | PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 265 hp 198 kW | 255 hp 190 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft | 290 Nm 214 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.8 s | 5.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 264 km/h 164 mph | 261 km/h 162 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,330 kg 2,932 lb | 1,365 kg 3,009 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
| Practicality |
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| Range score | 762 km 473 mi | 714 km 444 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 195 g/km | 214 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 280 L 9.9 cu ft | 130 L 4.6 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 199 hp/t 149 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp | 187 hp/t 139 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 | Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK | 9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 14.70 LC100 km | 15.92 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 23.66 LC100 mi | 25.63 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal | 1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,205 LC/year | 2,389 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7
- Has 10 hp more
- Is 35 kg lighter
- Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 48 km (30 mi) more estimated range
- Has 150 L more trunk volume
- Emits 19 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9
- Has 10 Nm more
Pros
- Highest torque
Cons
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
- Highest CO2 emissions
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