Porsche Boxster 981
The Porsche Boxster 981 (2013–2016): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 39 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: 981
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,370–4,410 mm RDW | 4,370–4,400 mm TC | 4,374–4,404 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm RDW | 1,800 mm TC | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,260–1,270 mm RDW | 1,270–1,280 mm TC | 1,273–1,295 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,480 mm RDW | 2,480 mm TC | 2,475 mm |
| Front track | 1,450–1,526 mm ASTRA | 1,520 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,463–1,540 mm ASTRA | 1,560 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,290–1,350 kg RDW | 1,330–1,350 kg TC | 1,310–1,375 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,390–1,450 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,650–1,685 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 262–290 km/h RDW | – | – |
| Torque | 280–420 Nm ASTRA | – | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/40R19, 265/40R19, 235/45R18, 265/45R18, 235/35R20, 265/35R20
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–8 years | 95.3% (94.7–95.8) | 86.4% | 6,677 |
| 9–12 years | 93.9% (93.3–94.4) | 77.9% | 6,927 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 15.8% | 29.7% |
| Brakes | 8.2% | 24.2% |
| Suspension | 3.1% | 20.2% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 2.8% | 7.5% |
| Lights and electrics | 2.1% | 13.0% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 1.3% | 5.3% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
16 complaints for model years 2013–2015. 1 crash
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 39 versions of the Porsche Boxster 981
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European Union 10 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2016 | 3.8 L | 276 kW (375 PS) | Petrol | 230 g/km | 2,538 |
| 2013–2016 | 2.7 L | 195 kW (265 PS) | Petrol | 185 g/km | 16,582 |
| 2014–2016 | 3.4 L | 243 kW (330 PS) | Petrol | 193–195 g/km | 5,204 |
| 2013–2016 | 3.4 L | 232 kW (315 PS) | Petrol | 192–194 g/km | 9,640 |
| 2016 | 2.0 L | 220 kW (299 PS) | Petrol | 164 g/km | 122 |
| 2016 | 2.5 L | 257 kW (349 PS) | Petrol | 191 g/km | 118 |
| 2013–2016 | 2.7 L | 155 kW (211 PS) | Petrol | 183–188 g/km | 178 |
| 2016 | 3.4 L | 276 kW (375 PS) | Petrol | 206 g/km | 10 |
| 2013 | 2.7 L | – | Other fuel | 186 g/km | 80 |
| 2013 | 3.4 L | – | Other fuel | 199 g/km | 56 |
United Kingdom 9 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–20162.7 Euro 6 | 2.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 195 g/km |
| 2014–20162.7 PDK Euro 6 | 2.7 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 183 g/km |
| 2014–2016GTS PDK · S PDK Euro 6 | 3.4 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
| 2014–2016S Euro 6 · GTS | 3.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 211 g/km |
| 2013–20142.7 Manual · 2.7 | 2.7 L | Petrol | Manual | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 2013–20142.7 PDK | 2.7 L | Petrol | Automatic | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 180 g/km |
| 2013–20143.4 Manual · S | 3.4 L | Petrol | Manual | 8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 206 g/km |
| 2013–20143.4 PDK · S PDK | 3.4 L | Petrol | Automatic | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 188 g/km |
| 2014GTS | 3.4 L | Petrol | Manual | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 211 g/km |
France 10 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2015BOXSTER | – | 195 kW (265 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 2014–2015BOXSTER PDK | – | 195 kW (265 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 180 g/km |
| 2015BOXSTER (EURO6) | – | 195 kW (265 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 195 g/km |
| 2015BOXSTER PDK (EURO6) | – | 195 kW (265 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 183 g/km |
| 2014–2015BOXSTER S | – | 232 kW (315 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 206 g/km |
| 2014–2015BOXSTER S PDK | – | 232 kW (315 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 188 g/km |
| 2015BOXSTER S (EURO6) | – | 232 kW (315 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 211 g/km |
| 2015BOXSTER S PDK (EURO6) | – | 232 kW (315 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
| 2015BOXSTER GTS (EURO6) | – | 243 kW (330 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 211 g/km |
| 2015BOXSTER GTS PDK (EURO6) | – | 243 kW (330 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
United States 5 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2016SIDI | 2.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 234 g/km |
| 2013–2016SIDI | 2.7 L | Petrol | 7-speed automated manual | Rear-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 219 g/km |
| 2013–2016SIDI | 3.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 247–251 g/km |
| 2013–2016SIDI | 3.4 L | Petrol | 7-speed automated manual | Rear-wheel drive | 24–25 MPG (9.4–9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 223–231 g/km |
| 2016SIDI | 3.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 272 g/km |
Canada 5 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2016Two-seater | 2.7 L | Petrol | 7-speed automated manual | 9.2–9.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 212–217 g/km |
| 2013–2016Two-seater | 2.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 228–232 g/km |
| 2013–2016Two-seater | 3.4 L | Petrol | 7-speed automated manual | 9.5–9.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 218–230 g/km |
| 2013–2016Two-seater | 3.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.4–10.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 239–250 g/km |
| 2016Two-seater | 3.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 272 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.