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Porsche Boxster vs Ferrari 849 Testarossa Coupe comparison

Compare performance (500 HP vs 1,050 HP), boot space and price (136,000 £ vs 385,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Boxster or Ferrari 849 Testarossa Coupe?

Porsche Boxster vs Ferrari 849 Testarossa Coupe: Key differences

Porsche Boxster

  • significantly cheaper
  • barely lighter

Ferrari 849 Testarossa Coupe

  • substantially more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Boxster

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Porsche Boxster is significantly cheaper – starting at 136,000 £ , while the Ferrari 849 Testarossa Coupe costs 385,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 249,686 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ferrari 849 Testarossa Coupe uses 9.3 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Porsche Boxster with 12.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari 849 Testarossa Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 1,050 HP compared to 500 HP. That’s roughly 550 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 849 Testarossa Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.3 s, while the Porsche Boxster takes 3.4 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Boxster is barely lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,570 kg. The difference is around 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ferrari 849 Testarossa Coupe stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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Ferrari 849 Testarossa Coupe

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 1,050 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 9.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 25 km
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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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The Ferrari Testarossa coupe still turns heads with its slash-sided styling and a soundtrack that insists you’re driving a piece of Italian theatre. For buyers who crave drama over practicality, it delivers intoxicating presence and raw driver engagement — just be ready to explain to friends why that midlife crisis looks so good.

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Ferrari 849 Testarossa Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
136,000 £
Price
385,700 £
Consumption L/100km
12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
25 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
288 g/km
co2
212 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,485 kg
Curb weight
1,570 kg
Trunk capacity
122 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,418 mm
Length
-
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,999 mm
Height
1,252 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
270 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
500 HP
Power HP
1,050 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.3 s
Max Speed
308 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
450 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
368 kW
Power kW
772 kW
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
3,990 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Porsche
Brand
Ferrari
Is the Porsche Boxster offered with different drivetrains?

The Porsche Boxster is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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