Porsche Boxster S (2004 – 2008) vs Morgan Roadster (2004 – 2019): specs compared
The Porsche Boxster S is the more powerful of the two, with up to 295 hp against 284 hp. The Morgan Roadster is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.0 s against 5.4 s. The Porsche Boxster S has the higher top speed: 272 km/h against 225 km/h. The Morgan Roadster uses less fuel, from 9.7 L/100 km against 10.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 940 kg against 1,345 kg. At 4,328 mm, the Porsche Boxster S is 317 mm longer than the Morgan Roadster.
| Specification |
Porsche
Boxster S
2004 – 2008
|
Morgan
Roadster
2004 – 2019
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2008 | 2004 – 2019 |
| Body style | — | Roadster · Convertible |
| Variants | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 280 – 295 hp | 226 – 284 hp |
| Torque | 320 – 340 Nm | 280 – 353 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 – 6.3 s | 5.0 – 5.5 s |
| Top speed | 261 – 272 km/h | 215 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.4 – 11.0 L/100 km | 9.7 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,328 mm | 4,011 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Height | 1,295 mm | 1,219 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,416 mm | 2,441 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,345 – 1,395 kg | 940 – 950 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.