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Porsche Boxster vs Kia Seltos comparison

Compare performance (500 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (136,000 £ vs 29,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Boxster or Kia Seltos?

Porsche Boxster vs Kia Seltos: Key differences

Porsche Boxster

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Kia Seltos

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Seltos is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,300 £ , while the Porsche Boxster costs 136,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 106,723 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Seltos uses 6.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Porsche Boxster with 12.7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.8 L/100km.

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Boxster offers significantly more power – delivering 500 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 320 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Boxster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Kia Seltos takes 8.8 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Boxster delivers considerably more torque with 450 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia Seltos offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Boxster is very slightly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,515 kg. The difference is around 30 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Seltos offers considerably more boot space – 536 L compared to 122 L. That’s a difference of about 414 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Seltos carries clearly more – 495 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 225 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Seltos is far ahead 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.

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Kia Seltos

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.9 - 7.5 L/100km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
136,000 £
Price
29,300 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
288 g/km
co2
156 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,485 kg
Curb weight
1,515 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
122 L
Trunk capacity
536 L
Length
4,418 mm
Length
-
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
1,252 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
270 kg
Payload
485 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
500 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
308 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
450 Nm
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
368 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Porsche
Brand
Kia
Is the Porsche Boxster offered with different drivetrains?

The Porsche Boxster is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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