Tesla Roadster (2009 – 2012) vs Porsche Boxster Spyder (2009 – 2011): specs compared
The Porsche Boxster Spyder is the more powerful of the two, with up to 320 hp against 288 hp. The Tesla Roadster is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.7 s against 5.1 s. The Porsche Boxster Spyder has the higher top speed: 267 km/h against 200 km/h. The Tesla Roadster is the lighter car, from 1,240 kg against 1,350 kg. At 4,341 mm, the Porsche Boxster Spyder is 394 mm longer than the Tesla Roadster.
| Specification |
Tesla
Roadster
2009 – 2012
|
Porsche
Boxster Spyder
2009 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2012 | 2009 – 2011 |
| Body style | Roadster · Convertible | Spider · Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 248 – 288 hp | 320 hp |
| Torque | 370 – 400 Nm | 370 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.7 – 3.9 s | 5.1 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 267 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,947 mm | 4,341 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,125 mm | 1,232 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,352 mm | 2,416 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,240 kg | 1,350 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.