LPG and petrol · 1997–2020
Porsche Boxster
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Porsche Boxster. By the official figures, the 2019 uses 9.8 L/100km: 29 mpg UK, 24 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 9.8 L/100km
- 2019 official
- UK mpg
- 29 mpg
- US mpg
- 24 mpg
- On a full tank
- 653 km
- 64 L tank
What a Boxster costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $28.81 per 100 km | $3,169 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $23.66 per 100 km | $2,626 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £27.51 per 100 miles | £1,925 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $18.14 per 100 miles | $2,449 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
982 (718 Boxster), 2016–2027
Specs for the 718 Boxster 2.0 turbo. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.
About
- Body
- Convertible
- Size class
- Sports
- Generation
- 982 (718 Boxster)
- Built
- 2016-2027
- Seats
- 2
- Doors
- 2
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,379 mm
- Width
- 1,801 mm
- Height
- 1,281 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,475 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,335 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,988 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 220 kW
- Torque
- 380 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.1 s
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.8 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 64 L
- Minimum petrol
- 98 RON
986, 1996–2004
Specs for the 2.5 manual; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Convertible
- Size class
- Sports
- Generation
- 986
- Built
- 1996-2004
- Seats
- 2
- Doors
- 2
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,320 mm
- Width
- 1,780 mm
- Height
- 1,290 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,415 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,250 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.5 L flat-6 petrol
- Engine size
- 2,480 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 150 kW
- Torque
- 245 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 64 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 9.3 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 9.7 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 9.6 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 10.1 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 10.4 L/100km | 27 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 18.7 L/100km | 15 mpg | 13 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 11.4 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 11.0 L/100km | 26 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 10.9 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 1997 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
Porsche Boxster questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Porsche Boxster?
The 2019 Porsche Boxster uses 9.8 L/100km by its official figures: 29 mpg in UK gallons and 24 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Porsche Boxster cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,169 in New Zealand, $2,626 in Australia, £1,925 in United Kingdom, $2,449 in United States.
How far does a Porsche Boxster go on a full tank?
About 653 km (406 miles) from its 64 L tank at its official fuel use.
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From other makes, closest in what they use.
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