Porsche Boxster (2004 – 2008) vs Alfa Romeo Spider (2003 – 2006): specs compared
The Porsche Boxster is the more powerful of the two, with up to 245 hp against 240 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 6.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 257 km/h against 249 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,295 kg against 1,380 kg.
| Specification |
Porsche
Boxster
2004 – 2008
|
Alfa Romeo
Spider
2003 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2008 | 2003 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | Spider · Convertible |
| Variants | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 240 – 245 hp | 150 – 239 hp |
| Torque | 270 – 273 Nm | 181 – 289 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 – 7.1 s | 6.3 – 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 249 – 257 km/h | 210 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.3 – 10.5 L/100 km | 9.2 – 13.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,328 mm | 4,285 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,295 mm | 1,316 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,416 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,295 – 1,365 kg | 1,380 – 1,445 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.