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Toyota Prius vs Porsche Boxster comparison

Compare performance (223 HP vs 500 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 136,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Prius or Porsche Boxster?

Toyota Prius vs Porsche Boxster: Key differences

Toyota Prius

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially more trunk space
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Porsche Boxster

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Prius

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.

Toyota Prius is substantially cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Porsche Boxster costs 136,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 96,608 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Porsche Boxster with 12.7 L/100km. The difference is about 12.2 L/100km.

Boxster

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 Porsche Boxster offers significantly more power – delivering 500 HP compared to 223 HP. That’s roughly 277 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Boxster is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Toyota Prius takes 6.8 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Boxster is clearly faster – reaching 308 km/h, while the Toyota Prius tops out at 177 km/h. The difference is around 131 km/h.

Prius

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: Toyota Prius offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Boxster is very slightly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Prius offers substantially more boot space – 284 L compared to 122 L. That’s a difference of about 162 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Prius carries clearly more – 375 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius 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.

from £39,400
Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 72 - 86 km
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Toyota Prius
Porsche Boxster

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Price
136,000 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 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
72 - 86 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
12 - 17 g/km
co2
288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Curb weight
1,485 kg
Trunk capacity
284 L
Trunk capacity
122 L
Length
4,599 mm
Length
4,418 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,252 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
365 - 375 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
223 HP
Power HP
500 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
308 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
164 kW
Power kW
368 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the Toyota Prius?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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