2015 Audi R8 Convertible vs. 2016 Porsche Boxster

2015 Audi R8 Convertible vs. 2016 Porsche Boxster - Front Left Comparison2015 Audi R8 Convertible vs. 2016 Porsche Boxster - Front Left Comparison
2015 Audi R8 Convertible vs. 2016 Porsche Boxster - Rear Right Comparison2015 Audi R8 Convertible vs. 2016 Porsche Boxster - Rear Right Comparison
2015 Audi R8 Convertible vs. 2016 Porsche Boxster - Dashboard Comparison2015 Audi R8 Convertible vs. 2016 Porsche Boxster - Dashboard Comparison

What is the main difference between R8 Convertible and Boxster?

Two Convertibles with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, and ground shadow size. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2016 Porsche Boxster, which is $77,300 less than the base MSRP of the 2015 Audi R8 Convertible. Also, the 2015 R8 Convertible has a more powerful engine and gets 6.4 mpg less than the 2016 Boxster. And finally, the R8 Convertible has a slightly larger body than the Boxster. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 4.2 L, Man, AWD
  • 4.2 L, Auto, AWD
  • 2.7 L, Man, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$129,400
$52,100
Engine
Engine
4.2L V-8
2.7L Flat-6
Horsepower
Horsepower
430 hp
265 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
4.6 sec
5.5 sec
City MPG
City MPG
11 MPG
20 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
20 MPG
29 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
14 MPG
24 MPG
Width
Width
-
-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
75.0 in
70.9 in
Length
Length
174.4 - 174.6 in
172.2 - 173.8 in
Height
Height
49.0 in
49.7 - 50.5 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
104.3 in
97.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
90.8 - 90.9 ft2
84.8 - 85.6 ft2
Seats
Seats
2
2
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
37.5 in
38.6 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.0 in
42.6 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
51.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
-
-
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
-
-
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
-
-

Costs

2015 Audi R8 Convertible

2016 Porsche Boxster

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
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$2,900 - $3,500
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
-
-
Lease Due
Lease Due
-
-
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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