Mazda RX-8 (2003 – 2008) vs Porsche Boxster (2004 – 2008): specs compared
The Porsche Boxster is the more powerful of the two, with up to 245 hp against 231 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 6.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 257 km/h against 235 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.3 L/100 km against 10.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,295 kg against 1,350 kg. At 4,430 mm, the Mazda RX-8 is 102 mm longer than the Porsche Boxster.
| Specification |
Mazda
RX-8
2003 – 2008
|
Porsche
Boxster
2004 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2008 | 2004 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 194 – 231 hp | 240 – 245 hp |
| Torque | 212 – 298 Nm | 270 – 273 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.4 – 7.2 s | 6.1 – 7.1 s |
| Top speed | 224 – 235 km/h | 249 – 257 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.6 – 11.2 L/100 km | 9.3 – 10.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,430 mm | 4,328 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,341 mm | 1,295 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,416 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,350 – 1,373 kg | 1,295 – 1,365 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.