Porsche Boxster (2008 – 2011) vs Mazda RX-8 (2008 – 2012): specs compared
The Porsche Boxster is the more powerful of the two, with up to 256 hp against 232 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.8 s against 6.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 263 km/h against 233 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,365 kg against 1,390 kg. At 4,460 mm, the Mazda RX-8 is 132 mm longer than the Porsche Boxster.
| Specification |
Porsche
Boxster
2008 – 2011
|
Mazda
RX-8
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2011 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 256 hp | 212 – 232 hp |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 216 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 – 5.9 s | 6.4 – 7.5 s |
| Top speed | 261 – 263 km/h | 220 – 233 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.9 – 9.4 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,328 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,295 mm | 1,341 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,416 mm | 2,703 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,365 – 1,410 kg | 1,390 – 1,411 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.