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Porsche 918 Spyder vs. Porsche Boxster

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$845,000
Starting MSRP
$52,100
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Gas/Electric V-8
Engine Type
Premium Unleaded H-6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
20 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
22 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
887 hp
Horsepower
265 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
2
Seating Capacity
2
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

Gas/Electric V-8
Engine Type
Premium Unleaded H-6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
944 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
206 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
4.6 L
Displacement
2.7 L/165
Displacement
-
Displacement
887 @ 8600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
265 @ 6700
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
7-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
7-Speed A/T
M/T
6-Speed M/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
20 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
22 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

Not Available
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
Not Available
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
P325/30YR21
Rear Tire Size
P265/45ZR18
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
21 X 12.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 9 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
20 X 9.5 in
Front Wheel Size
18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
P265/35YR20
Front Tire Size
P235/45ZR18
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
Forged Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Forged Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material

Suspension

Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Steering

N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
42 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type

Measurements

N/A
Front Leg Room
43 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
N/A
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
2
Passenger Capacity
2
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
46 in
Height, Overall
51 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
64 in
Track Width, Rear
61 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
4 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
108 in
Wheelbase
97 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
N/A
Trunk Volume
5 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
N/A
Second Head Room
N/A
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
76 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Second Hip Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
N/A
Second Leg Room
N/A
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
52 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Front Hip Room
53 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
N/A
Passenger Volume
N/A
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
183 in
Length, Overall
172 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
66 in
Track Width, Front
60 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front

Weight & Capacity

19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,692 lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,888 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
340
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
16 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
15 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

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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