Alfa Romeo Spider (1995 – 2003) vs Porsche Boxster (1996 – 2002): specs compared
Both offer around 218 hp at most. The Porsche Boxster is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 6.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 235 km/h. The Alfa Romeo Spider uses less fuel, from 8.9 L/100 km against 9.7 L/100 km. The Porsche Boxster is the lighter car, from 1,252 kg against 1,325 kg.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
Spider
1995 – 2003
|
Porsche
Boxster
1996 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1995 – 2003 | 1996 – 2002 |
| Body style | Spider · Convertible | — |
| Variants | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 144 – 218 hp | 204 – 220 hp |
| Torque | 169 – 280 Nm | 245 – 260 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 9.3 s | 6.6 – 7.6 s |
| Top speed | 205 – 235 km/h | 235 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.9 – 11.7 L/100 km | 9.7 – 10.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,285 – 4,300 mm | 4,315 mm |
| Width | 1,775 – 1,781 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,316 mm | 1,290 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,416 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,325 – 1,430 kg | 1,252 – 1,310 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.