Porsche Boxster S (2002 – 2005) vs Alfa Romeo GTV (2003 – 2005): specs compared
The Porsche Boxster S is the more powerful of the two, with up to 260 hp against 240 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 6.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 264 km/h against 255 km/h. The Alfa Romeo GTV uses less fuel, from 9.0 L/100 km against 10.5 L/100 km. The Porsche Boxster S is the lighter car, from 1,320 kg against 1,370 kg.
| Specification |
Porsche
Boxster S
2002 – 2005
|
Alfa Romeo
GTV
2003 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2005 | 2003 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 260 hp | 150 – 239 hp |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 181 – 289 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 – 6.4 s | 6.3 – 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 257 – 264 km/h | 215 – 255 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.5 – 11.1 L/100 km | 9.0 – 12.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,321 mm | 4,280 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,290 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,416 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,320 – 1,360 kg | 1,370 – 1,415 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.