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Ferrari SF90 Roadster vs Porsche Boxster comparison

Compare performance (1,000 HP vs 500 HP), boot space and price (409,700 £ vs 136,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ferrari SF90 Roadster or Porsche Boxster?

Ferrari SF90 Roadster vs Porsche Boxster: Key differences

Ferrari SF90 Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Porsche Boxster

  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

SF90 Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Porsche Boxster is clearly cheaper – starting at 136,000 £ , while the Ferrari SF90 Roadster costs 409,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 273,686 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ferrari SF90 Roadster uses 6.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Porsche Boxster with 12.7 L/100km. The difference is about 6.2 L/100km.

Boxster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari SF90 Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 1,000 HP compared to 500 HP. That’s roughly 500 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari SF90 Roadster is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Porsche Boxster takes 3.4 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Ferrari SF90 Roadster is only slightly faster – reaching 340 km/h, while the Porsche Boxster tops out at 308 km/h. The difference is around 32 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari SF90 Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 1,066 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 616 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Boxster is slightly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,670 kg. The difference is around 185 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Boxster offers clearly more boot space – 122 L compared to 74 L. That’s a difference of about 48 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ferrari SF90 Roadster is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

£409,714
SF90 Roadster

Ferrari SF90 Roadster

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 1,000 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 25 km
Ferrari SF90 Roadster
Porsche Boxster

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Ferrari SF90 Roadster

The SF90 Spider is Ferrari's drop-top flagship, blending blistering hybrid performance with an intoxicating exhaust note and race-bred agility wrapped in theatrical Italian styling. It's shockingly usable for a hypercar, equally at home carving country roads or turning heads at the valet, and it will leave you grinning like you just skipped a very responsible meeting.

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Porsche Boxster

The Porsche Boxster epitomizes the essence of a pure, open-top driving experience with its mid-engine roadster design. Known for its agile handling and dynamic performance, the Boxster seamlessly blends luxury with thrilling precision on the road. Its unmistakable styling and superior engineering continue to captivate automotive enthusiasts who crave a visceral connection to the art of driving.

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Ferrari SF90 Roadster
Porsche Boxster

Costs and Consumption

Price
409,700 £
Price
136,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
25 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
169 g/km
co2
288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
68 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Curb weight
1,485 kg
Trunk capacity
74 L
Trunk capacity
122 L
Length
4,704 mm
Length
4,418 mm
Width
1,973 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,186 mm
Height
1,252 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
1,000 HP
Power HP
500 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
340 km/h
Max Speed
308 km/h
Torque
1,066 Nm
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
735 kW
Power kW
368 kW
Engine capacity
3,990 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2021
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ferrari
Brand
Porsche
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