2019 Porsche 718 Boxster

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Rating8.8

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Compact Convertible
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$59,000 - $82,800
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

The degree of finish is commendable

A limited number of standard features

Porsche Car Connect services are standard on both trims

Uncountable customization options

Worst fuel economy numbers in the segment

Standard sports exhaust system

Energetic drive

Specs & Features

$59,000

price

300 hp @ 6500 rpm

horsepower

280 lb.-ft. @ 1950 rpm

torque

6-Speed Manual

transmission

2.0L 4cyl RWD 6M

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

The 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster is a compact convertible offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $59,000. For that price, it mainly competes with the Jaguar F-Type Convertible, the BMW Z4 Convertible, and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Convertible. Between 2 trims, the 718 Boxster offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 2.0L Turbo Flat-4 capable of making 300 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 350 horsepower-making 2.5L Turbo Flat-4 engine. Both engines are mated to a standard 6-speed manual transmission or an optional 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The 718 Boxster reaches 60 mph from zero in 5.1 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.6 seconds with the 2.5L Turbo Flat-4. Depending on the powertrain, the 718 Boxster can manage a combined fuel economy of between 24 and 22 MPG. While we're on the topic of choices, the 15 striking colors the 718 Boxster comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

When it comes to Porsche, in the end, everything boils down to which option or package you should choose after you have finalized the trim and powertrain. We believe that the base 718 Boxster is sprint enough for a daily ride. Instead of heading towards the upper 718 Boxster S trim, you should use the extra money for Sport Chrono Package and Premium Package Plus with 18-way adaptive sport seats.

Trims

    Base
    $59,000 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl RWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 300 hp @ 6500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 280 lb.-ft. @ 1950 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.8 sec
    • Top Speed: 170 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 24 mpg
    S
    $71,400 onwards
    • Engine: 2.5L 4cyl RWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 350 hp @ 6500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 309 lb.-ft. @ 1900 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 3.9 sec
    • Top Speed: 170 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 22 mpg
    GTS
    $82,800 onwards
    • Engine: 2.5L 4cyl RWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 365 hp @ 6500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 309 lb.-ft. @ 1900 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.8 sec
    • Top Speed: 170 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg

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Price

$59,000- $82,800

Engine

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Rating

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Horsepower

365 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque

309 lb.-ft. @ 1900 rpm

Capacity

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187 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

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Gasoline

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258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

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Gasoline

6.11

123 hp @ 6000 rpm

125 lb.-ft. @ 6000 rpm

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Gasoline

7.18

503 hp @ 6000 rpm

513 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

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Gasoline

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362 hp @ 5000 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

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Gasoline

6.1

173 hp @ 6000 rpm

166 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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2019 Porsche 718 Boxster vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.8 sec13 sec170 mph
    3.11 sec11.5 sec198 mph
    3.2 sec11.3 sec-
    3.41 sec--
    3.61 sec11.5 sec198 mph
    3.7 sec--

    2019 Porsche 718 Boxster vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      22 mpg28 mpg24 mpg14.2 gal.298.2/397.6 mi.
      25 mpg35 mpg29 mpg15.8 gal.- -
      2019 BMW Z4

      Ranked #2

      25 mpg32 mpg28 mpg13.7 gal.342.5/438.4 mi.
      27 mpg29 mpg28 mpg13.6 gal.372.6/400.2 mi.
      23 mpg32 mpg27 mpg15.9 gal.365.7/508.8 mi.
      2019 BMW X3

      Ranked #4

      23 mpg30 mpg26 mpg17.2 gal.395.6/516 mi.

      2019 Porsche 718 Boxster vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        172.4 in.70.9 in.50.4 in.4.3 in.97.4 in.
        197.5 in.73.5 in.57.5 in.7 in.114.4 in.
        192.4 in.72.2 in.66.6 in.7.2 in.113.8 in.
        186.6 in.76.7 in.50.8 in.5 in.110.4 in.
        2019 BMW X3

        Ranked #4

        185.9 in.74.4 in.66 in.8 in.112.8 in.
        184.9 in.76.2 in.63.9 in.8 in.110.5 in.

        2019 Porsche 718 Boxster vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          9.6 cu.ft.101.7 cu.ft.9.6 cu.ft.
          2019 BMW Z4

          Ranked #1

          9.9 cu.ft.164.4 cu.ft.9.9 cu.ft.
          65.7 cu.ft.102 cu.ft.120.1 cu.ft.
          9 cu.ft.177.8 cu.ft.108.4 cu.ft.
          20.9 cu.ft.91.1 cu.ft.4.9 cu.ft.
          13.5 cu.ft.50.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.

          2019 Porsche 718 Boxster vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            9.6 cu.ft.9.6 cu.ft.9.6 cu.ft.-
            71.5 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.-
            78 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.-
            72.1 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.-
            34.1 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.-
            50.8 cu.ft.10.7 cu.ft.67.6 cu.ft.-

            2019 Porsche 718 Boxster vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -704 lbs.2944 lbs.
              4409 lbs.1435 lbs.4099 lbs.
              2019 BMW X3

              Ranked #2

              4400 lbs.937 lbs.4034 lbs.
              2500 lbs.1432 lbs.3818 lbs.
              1400 lbs.1570 lbs.3020 lbs.
              2019 BMW Z4

              Ranked #5

              -593 lbs.3287 lbs.

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