Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4vsVUHL 05 2.0

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

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Porsche Boxster (981)

S 3.4

315 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2016
VS

VUHL 05

2.0

289 hp2000 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

VUHL 05 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    725 kg
    1,598 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    399 hp/t
    297 kW/t
    2.5 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    72/100

Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4

  • Fastest top speed
    279 km/h
    173 mph
  • Most powerful
    315 hp
    235 kW
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4VUHL052.0
Power
315hp235kW
289hp216kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
725kg1,598lb
Gross weight
1,655kg3,649lb
-
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
66.4s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
35.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
399hp/t297kW/t181hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
579Nm/t388lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
711km442mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
2,000cc122cu in
Length
4,374mm172in
3,718mm146in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,876mm74in
Height
1,281mm50in
1,120mm44in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,300mm91in
Ground clearance-
110mm4in
Trunk volume
280L
-
Doors
2
-
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
40L
CO2 emissions
211g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4VUHL052.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
12.5 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
195 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
315 hp
235 kW
VUHL052.0
289 hp
216 kW

Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4 has 26 hp more than VUHL 05 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between VUHL 05 2.0 and Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
VUHL052.0
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
VUHL052.0
725 kg
1,598 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)S 3.4
279 km/h
173 mph
VUHL052.0
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.45.1 s
VUHL052.03.7 s

Although Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4 has more power, VUHL 05 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between VUHL 05 2.0 and Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4: 1.4 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)S 3.4
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
VUHL052.0
399 hp/t
297 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
315 hp
235 kW
5.1 s
279 km/h
173 mph
VUHL052.0
289 hp
216 kW
3.7 s
245 km/h
152 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)S 3.4
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,281 mm
50.4 in
VUHL052.0
Power
289 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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)S 3.4VUHL052.0
Power
315 hp
235 kW
289 hp
216 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
3.7 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
725 kg
1,598 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,281 mm
50.4 in
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,718 mm
146.4 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
Range score
711 km
442 mi
-
CO2 score
211 g/km
-
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
399 hp/t
297 kW/t
2.5 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) S 3.4
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 34 km/h (21 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

VUHL 05 2.0

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 615 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 164 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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