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VW Golf vs Porsche Boxster - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (333 HP vs 500 HP), boot space and price (25200 £ vs 136000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf or Porsche Boxster?

VW Golf

Porsche Boxster

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.

VW Golf has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Porsche Boxster costs 136000 £. That’s a price difference of around 110833 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Porsche Boxster with 12.70 L. The difference is about 11.60 L per 100 km.

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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 Porsche Boxster has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 500 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 167 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Boxster is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the VW Golf takes 4.60 s. That’s about 1.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Boxster performs somewhat better – reaching 308 km/h, while the VW Golf tops out at 270 km/h. The difference is around 38 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Boxster pulls barely noticeable stronger with 450 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

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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: VW Golf offers convincingly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, VW Golf is somewhat lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1485 kg. The difference is around 178 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf offers convincingly more room – 381 L compared to 122 L. That’s a difference of about 259 L.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf convincingly takes the win – 508 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 238 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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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
25200 - 47600 £
Price
136000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption L/100km
12.70 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
25 - 184 g/km
co2
288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 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
1307 - 1662 kg
Curb weight
1485 kg
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Trunk capacity
122 L
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Length
4418 mm
Width
1789 mm
Width
1822 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Height
1252 mm
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
438 - 508 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Power HP
500 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.40 s
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
308 km/h
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Power kW
368 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
3996 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
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Porsche

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What drivetrain options does the VW Golf have?

The VW Golf is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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