Porsche Boxster is a two-seat small-size vehicle in the Luxury Performance Convertible category. For the 2016 model year, there are four trim-lines to choose from with three different gas engines that produce from 265 to 375 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual premium gasoline expense is $2,900 to $3,500, which over the course of five years will cost you $7,000 in extra fuel spending.
2016 Boxster has a relatively short wheelbase ( 97.4 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 2888 - 2965 lbs.
2016 Boxster seats two adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only one measurement - hips - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on legs, shoulders, and head. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Boxster ia a class-leader on only one measurement - hips. Trunk volume is smaller than average with 4.6 cu. ft.
Trim | 2016 Boxster Base | 2016 Boxster S | 2016 Boxster GTS | 2016 Boxster Spyder |
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Starging MSRP | $52,100 | $63,900 | $74,600 | $82,100 |
Engine | 2.7L Flat-6 | 3.4L Flat-6 | 3.4L Flat-6 | 3.8L Flat-6 |
HP | 265 hp | 315 hp | 330 hp | 375 hp |
Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
0-60 mph | 5.5 sec | 4.8 sec | 4.7 sec | 4.3 sec |
City | 20 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG | 18 MPG |
Highway | 29 MPG | 26 - 27 MPG | 26 - 27 MPG | 24 MPG |
Combined | 24 MPG | 22 MPG | 22 MPG | 20 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $2,900 | $3,150 | $3,150 | $3,500 |
2016 Boxster Convertible comes in four trim levels, with an average price that is $23,246 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average less powerful engine, Boxster has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 22 mpg.
Customers have not yet filed any complaints for this vehicle, despite having one recall issued by Porsche, which by itself is a relatively low number.