Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4vsVUHL 05 RR 2.3

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

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Porsche Boxster (981)

GTS 3.4

330 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedRoadster2015-2016
VS

VUHL 05

RR 2.3

385 hp2300 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

VUHL 05 RR 2.3

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.7 s
  • Most powerful
    385 hp
    287 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    675 kg
    1,488 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    570 hp/t
    425 kW/t
    1.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4VUHL05RR 2.3
Power
330hp246kW
385hp287kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
675kg1,488lb
Gross weight
1,685kg3,715lb
-
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
64.2s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
24.8s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
2.7s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
2.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
10.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
240hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
570hp/t425kW/t259hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
741Nm/t496lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
780km485mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
2,300cc140cu in
Length
4,404mm173in
3,718mm146in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,876mm74in
Height
1,273mm50in
1,120mm44in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,300mm91in
Ground clearance-
110mm4in
Trunk volume
280L
-
Doors
2
-
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
40L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4VUHL05RR 2.3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
2.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
2.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
8.3 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
4.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
6.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
8.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
10.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
217 km/h
135 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
330 hp
246 kW
VUHL05RR 2.3
385 hp
287 kW

VUHL 05 RR 2.3 has 55 hp more than Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4 and VUHL 05 RR 2.3: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
VUHL05RR 2.3
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
VUHL05RR 2.3
675 kg
1,488 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)GTS 3.4
279 km/h
173 mph
VUHL05RR 2.3
255 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.44.9 s
VUHL05RR 2.32.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between VUHL 05 RR 2.3 and Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4: 2.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
VUHL05RR 2.3
570 hp/t
425 kW/t
1.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
330 hp
246 kW
4.9 s
279 km/h
173 mph
VUHL05RR 2.3
385 hp
287 kW
2.7 s
255 km/h
158 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)GTS 3.4
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,404 mm
173.4 in
Height
1,273 mm
50.1 in
VUHL05RR 2.3
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h2.7 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,718 mm
146.4 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4VUHL05RR 2.3
Power
330 hp
246 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
2.7 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
675 kg
1,488 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,404 mm
173.4 in
Height
1,273 mm
50.1 in
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,718 mm
146.4 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
Range score
780 km
485 mi
-
CO2 score
190 g/km
-
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
570 hp/t
425 kW/t
1.8 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) GTS 3.4
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

VUHL 05 RR 2.3

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 700 kg lighter
  • Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 330 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

  • Lowest top speed

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