2015 Porsche 718 Boxster

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Rating8.2
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$51,400 - $73,500
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

The powertrains are powerful yet fuel-efficient

Low on cargo space when compared to the rivals

It sees no major changes except for the rearview camera and parking sensors

Spirited driving dynamics make it an absolute blast to drive

Rear visibility is restricted due to the convertible roof

A wide array of customization options to explore

Specs & Features

$51,400

price

265 hp @ 6700 rpm

horsepower

206 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

torque

6-Speed Manual

transmission

2.7L 6cyl RWD 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2015 Porsche Boxster is a compact convertible offered in 3 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $51,400. For that price, it mainly competes with the BMW Z4, the Audi TT Roadster, and the Mercedes Benz SLK 350. Between 3 trims, the Boxster offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 2.7L flat-6 engine capable of making 265 horsepower and 206 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 315 horsepower-making 3.4L flat-6 engine. Both engines are mated to a standard 6-speed manual transmission. This 3.4L flat-6 makes 330 horsepower on the top-line GTS trim. The Boxster reaches 60 mph from zero in 5.5 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.9 seconds with the 3.4L flat-six engine. Depending on the powertrain, the Boxster can manage a combined fuel economy between 23 and 24 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 15 striking colors, the Boxster comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The S trim slots in between the base trim and top-level GTS trim and comes at just the right price making it the most value for the money trim. We think the mid-level S trim is the right choice because it offers a more powerful engine than the base trim. The top-tier GTS trim adds more power to the same engine but other than it’s not really worth the $10,000 price bump.

Trims

    Base
    $51,400 onwards
    • AM/FM/Satellite-Prep
    • Front & rear fog/driving lights
    • Manual front air conditioning
    • Simulated suede/leather Seat trim
    S
    $63,300 onwards
    • 19-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    GTS
    $73,500 onwards
    • 20-inch silver aluminum Wheels

Compare to similar cars

Price

$51,400- $73,500

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.18

Horsepower

330 hp @ 6700 rpm

Torque

273 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

Capacity

4

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$48,950- $65,800

Gasoline

7.44

240 hp @ 5000 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

2

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$43,950- $57,650

Gasoline

7.47

201 hp @ 5500 rpm

229 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

2

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$84,000- $106,700

Gasoline

7.65

329 hp @ 5250 rpm

354 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

2

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$214,500

Gasoline

7.38

621 hp @ 4800 rpm

738 lb.-ft. @ 2300 rpm

2

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$147,300

Gasoline

7.73

577 hp @ 5500 rpm

664 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

2

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2015 Porsche 718 Boxster vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.8 sec12 sec173 mph
    3.6 sec--
    3.8 sec--
    4.6 sec13.1 sec190 mph
    2015 BMW Z4

    Ranked #4

    5.4 sec14.0 sec130 mph
    7.7 sec14.7 sec170 mph

    2015 Porsche 718 Boxster vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      22 mpg30 mpg24 mpg16.9 gal.338/507 mi.
      2015 BMW Z4

      Ranked #1

      22 mpg34 mpg26 mpg14.5 gal.319/493 mi.
      22 mpg32 mpg26 mpg18.5 gal.407/592 mi.
      20 mpg27 mpg23 mpg19.8 gal.396/534.6 mi.
      16 mpg25 mpg19 mpg19.8 gal.316.8/495 mi.
      14 mpg21 mpg17 mpg19.8 gal.277.2/415.8 mi.

      2015 Porsche 718 Boxster vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        172.2 in.70.9 in.50.5 in.4.3 in.97.4 in.
        182.4 in.73.9 in.51.2 in.4.4 in.101.8 in.
        182.4 in.73.9 in.51.2 in.4.4 in.101.8 in.
        181.6 in.73.9 in.51.8 in.3.8 in.101.8 in.
        2015 BMW Z4

        Ranked #4

        166.9 in.70.5 in.50.8 in.5 in.98.3 in.
        162.8 in.71.5 in.51.2 in.4 in.95.7 in.

        2015 Porsche 718 Boxster vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          4.6 cu.ft.115.8 cu.ft.4.6 cu.ft.
          2015 BMW Z4

          Ranked #1

          8 cu.ft.164.4 cu.ft.8 cu.ft.
          10.1 cu.ft.48.8 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.
          13.5 cu.ft.-13.5 cu.ft.
          13.5 cu.ft.-13.5 cu.ft.
          13.5 cu.ft.-13.5 cu.ft.

          2015 Porsche 718 Boxster vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            65.6 cu.ft.4.6 cu.ft.4.6 cu.ft.
            13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.
            13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.
            2015 BMW Z4

            Ranked #4

            150 cu.ft.8 cu.ft.8 cu.ft.
            71.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.
            121.4 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.

            2015 Porsche 718 Boxster vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              739 lbs.2888 lbs.
              705 lbs.3241 lbs.
              562 lbs.4068 lbs.
              -4299 lbs.
              2015 BMW Z4

              Ranked #1

              562 lbs.3263 lbs.
              540 lbs.3836 lbs.

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              MPG Combined : 24 mpg

              0-60 : 7.8 sec

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