Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8vsVUHL 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)

Spyder 3.8

375 hp3800 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2015-2016
VS

VUHL 05

RR 2.3

385 hp2300 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2016-2017

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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)Spyder 3.8VUHL05RR 2.3
Power
375hp280kW
385hp287kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,315kg2,899lb
675kg1,488lb
Gross weight
1,650kg3,638lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
24.8s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
2.7s
0-200 km/h
13.2s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
2.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
10.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
285hp/t213kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
570hp/t425kW/t259hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
319Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
741Nm/t496lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
545km339mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
2,300cc140cu in
Length
4,414mm174in
3,718mm146in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,876mm74in
Height
1,262mm50in
1,120mm44in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,526mm60in
-
Rear track
1,540mm61in
-
Ground clearance
106mm4in
110mm4in
Trunk volume
280L
-
Doors
2
-
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
54L
40L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8VUHL05RR 2.3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
2.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
2.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.2 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
4.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
6.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
8.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
10.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
120 mph
217 km/h
135 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
375 hp
280 kW
VUHL05RR 2.3
385 hp
287 kW

VUHL 05 RR 2.3 has 10 hp more than Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8 and VUHL 05 RR 2.3: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
420 Nm
310 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)Spyder 3.8
1,315 kg
2,899 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)Spyder 3.8
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 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)Spyder 3.84.5 s
VUHL05RR 2.32.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between VUHL 05 RR 2.3 and Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8: 1.8 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)Spyder 3.8
285 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 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)Spyder 3.8
375 hp
280 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 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)Spyder 3.8
Power
375 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,414 mm
173.8 in
Height
1,262 mm
49.7 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)Spyder 3.8VUHL05RR 2.3
Power
375 hp
280 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
2.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
675 kg
1,488 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,414 mm
173.8 in
Height
1,262 mm
49.7 in
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,718 mm
146.4 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
Range score
545 km
339 mi
-
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
285 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 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) Spyder 3.8
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

VUHL 05 RR 2.3

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 640 kg lighter
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 285 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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