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Tesla Roadster vs Porsche Boxster comparison

Compare performance ( vs 500 HP), boot space and price (184,300 £ vs 136,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Tesla Roadster or Porsche Boxster?

Tesla Roadster vs Porsche Boxster: Key differences

Tesla Roadster

  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Porsche Boxster

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Porsche Boxster is clearly cheaper – starting at 136,000 £ , while the Tesla Roadster costs 184,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,257 £.

Boxster

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.

Seats: Tesla Roadster offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Boxster offers significantly more boot space – 122 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 122 L.

Engine and Performance:

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

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.1 s, while the Porsche Boxster takes 3.4 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Tesla Roadster is noticeably faster – reaching 402 km/h, while the Porsche Boxster tops out at 308 km/h. The difference is around 94 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 10,000 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 9,550 Nm more.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Roadster holds a decisive overall lead 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.

£184,285
Roadster

Tesla Roadster

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Electric Range : 1,000 km
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Tesla Roadster

The Roadster is a stunning embodiment of open-air driving, blending sleek design with exhilarating performance. With its sporty silhouette and agile handling, it offers an unmatched sense of freedom on the road. Enthusiasts revel in the combination of luxury and raw power, making every journey a memorable adventure.

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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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Tesla Roadster
Porsche Boxster

Costs and Consumption
Price
184,300 £
Price
136,000 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
1,000 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
2
Curb weight
-
Curb weight
1,485 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
122 L
Length
-
Length
4,418 mm
Width
-
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
1,252 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
-
Power HP
500 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
402 km/h
Max Speed
308 km/h
Torque
10,000 Nm
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
-
Power kW
368 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Tesla
Brand
Porsche
Is the Tesla Roadster offered with different drivetrains?

The Tesla Roadster is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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