Porsche 918 Spyder vs. Porsche Boxster
$845,000
$52,100
Highlights
| 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder | 2016 Porsche Boxster | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$845,000
|
$52,100
|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Electric V-8
|
Premium Gasoline H-6
|
| MPG |
20 City / 24 Hwy
|
22 City / 32 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
887 hp
|
265 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
2
|
2
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder | 2016 Porsche Boxster | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
887 @ 8600
|
265 @ 6700
|
| Displacement |
4.6 L
|
2.7 L/165
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
944 @ 5000
|
206 @ 4400
|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Electric V-8
|
Premium Gasoline H-6
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
20 City / 24 Hwy
|
22 City / 32 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder | 2016 Porsche Boxster | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Size |
P325/30YR21
|
P265/45ZR18
|
| Front Tire Size |
P265/35YR20
|
P235/45ZR18
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Not Available in
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Forged Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
21 X 12.5 in
|
18 X 9 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Forged Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Size |
20 X 9.5 in
|
18 X 8 in
|
Suspension
| 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder | 2016 Porsche Boxster | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Double Wishbone
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder | 2016 Porsche Boxster | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
42 ft
|
36 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder | 2016 Porsche Boxster | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase |
108 in
|
97 in
|
| Height, Overall |
46 in
|
51 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
64 in
|
61 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
52 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
2
|
2
|
| Track Width, Front |
66 in
|
60 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
5 ft³
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
4 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
N/A
|
43 in
|
| Length, Overall |
183 in
|
172 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
53 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
76 in
|
71 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Head Room |
N/A
|
39 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder | 2016 Porsche Boxster | |
|---|---|---|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,692 lbs
|
2,888 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
19 gal
|
17 gal
|
Safety
| 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder | 2016 Porsche Boxster | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder | 2016 Porsche Boxster | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder | 2016 Porsche Boxster | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
120
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
340
|
Brakes
| 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder | 2016 Porsche Boxster | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
15 in
|
12 in
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
16 in
|
12 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder or the 2016 Porsche Boxster?
The 2016 Porsche Boxster is more reliable than the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2016 Boxster versus a reliability rating of 3.4 for the 2015 918 Spyder.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder or the 2016 Porsche Boxster?
The 2016 Porsche Boxster is more fuel efficient than the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder with 26 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder or the 2016 Porsche Boxster?
The 2016 Porsche Boxster is cheaper than the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder with a $52,100 starting MSRP versus a $845,000 starting MSRP.
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