Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2vsPorsche 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)

S 3.2

280 hp3179 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2006
VS

Porsche Boxster (981)

2.7

265 hp2706 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Lightest
    1,330 kg
    2,932 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    195 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    762 km
    473 mi
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2

  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    202 hp/t
    151 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
Power
280hp209kW
265hp198kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,385kg3,053lb
1,330kg2,932lb
Gross weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
264 km/h
164 mph
To 99% top speed
82.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
72.0s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
Calculated
19.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
582km362mi
Calculated
762km473mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,179cc194cu in
2,706cc165cu in
Length
4,329mm170in
4,374mm172in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,282mm50in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,486mm59in
-
Rear track
1,528mm60in
-
Ground clearance
121mm5in
-
Trunk volume
130L
280L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
64L
CO2 emissions
262g/km
195g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7PowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.26,200 rpm4,700-6,000 rpm6,450 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)S 3.2PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
19.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
264 km/h
164 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
280 hp
209 kW
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
265 hp
198 kW

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2 has 15 hp more than Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 and Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
320 Nm
236 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)S 3.2
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
1,330 kg
2,932 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)S 3.2
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
264 km/h
164 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.26.3 s
PorscheBoxster (981)2.75.8 s

Although Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2 has more power, Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 and Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2: 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 (987)S 3.2
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 and Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2: 2.6 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 (987)S 3.2
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
582 km
362 mi
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
762 km
473 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
280 hp
209 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
265 hp
198 kW
5.8 s
264 km/h
164 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)S 3.2
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 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
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 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)S 3.2
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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)S 3.2
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
6.3 s
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.8 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)S 3.2
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
Power
280 hp
209 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
Lightness
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
582 km
362 mi
762 km
473 mi
CO2 score
262 g/km
195 g/km
Trunk score
130 L
4.6 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Boxster (987) S 3.2Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 180 km (112 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 150 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 67 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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