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Porsche Boxster vs. Tesla Model 3

When we compare the Porsche Boxster's and the Tesla Model 3's specifications and ratings, The Tesla Model 3 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Porsche Boxster's and the Tesla Model 3's specifications and ratings, the Tesla Model 3 is a better car than the Porsche Boxster.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Porsche Boxster’s base engine makes 265 horsepower, and the Tesla Model 3 base engine makes 321 horsepower.

Safety Ratings Comparison

The Tesla Model 3 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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Model & Pricing
Porsche Boxster
Tesla Model 3

2016 Porsche Boxster
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2024 Tesla Model 3
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Pricing

New Asking Price:

-

Used Asking Price:

$37,148 - $106,598

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

Pricing

New Asking Price:

-

Used Asking Price:

-

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

48.2%

Porsche Boxster Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available

Tesla Model 3 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.7 / 10

Reliability:

7.2 / 10

Retained Value:

9.0 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Porsche Boxster Rankings

Not yet available

Tesla Model 3 Rankings

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1 / 15

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1 / 14

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1 / 13

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1 / 13

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1 / 13

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1 / 3

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1 / 3

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1 / 3

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1 / 3

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1 / 3

Electric Luxury Compact Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 3

Electric Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 3

Longest Range Electric Luxury Compact Cars

1 / 3

Longest Range Electric Luxury Small Cars

1 / 3

Most Comfortable Electric Luxury Compact Cars

1 / 3

Most Comfortable Electric Luxury Small Cars

1 / 3

Most Affordable Electric Luxury Compact Cars

1 / 2

Most Affordable Electric Luxury Small Cars

1 / 2

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1 / 1

Best American Electric Luxury Small Cars

1 / 1

Best Electric Cars

2 / 27

Best Luxury Electric Cars

2 / 15

Most Reliable Luxury Electric Cars

2 / 15

Best Small Electric Cars for Tall People

2 / 13

Small Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 13

Best American Electric Cars

2 / 5

Best American Luxury Electric Cars

2 / 3

Electric Luxury Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 3

Electric Luxury Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 3

Best Luxury Electric Cars for Tall People

3 / 15

Longest Range Luxury Electric Cars

3 / 15

Most Comfortable Luxury Electric Cars

3 / 15

Most Comfortable Small Electric Cars

3 / 13

Most Reliable Small Electric Cars

3 / 13

Best Electric Cars for Tall People

4 / 27

Most Reliable Electric Cars

4 / 27

Most Affordable Electric Cars

4 / 18

Most Affordable Small Electric Cars

4 / 5

Most Comfortable Electric Cars

5 / 27

Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

12 / 27

Luxury Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

12 / 15

Available Body Styles

Convertible

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Electric

Porsche Boxster Trim Levels

Base, Black Edition, GTS, S, Spyder

Tesla Model 3 Trim Levels

Base, Long Range, Performance

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

8 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years / 50000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

265 hp @ 6700 rpm

Torque:

206 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.092 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

321 hp

Torque:

332 foot-lbs

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.083 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.7 liters

Engine Configuration:

Flat/Horizontally Opposed

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


20 / 30 / 24

MPGe:

Not applicable

Range (city/hwy):

338 / 507 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Battery Size/Capacity :

Not applicable

Maximum Charging Rate:

Not applicable

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

Not Applicable

Engine Configuration:

Not Applicable

Number of Cylinders:

Not Applicable

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not applicable

MPGe:

Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

272 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Battery Size/Capacity:

50 kWh

Maximum Charging Rate:

10.4 hours (240V)

Standard/Optional Features

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple Car Play:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple Car Play:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Safety Equipment

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Equipment

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.6 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

51.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

Not yet available

Rear Leg Room:

Not yet available

Rear Shoulder Room:

Not yet available

Cargo Space:

9.9 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.7 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.7 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

54 inches

Cargo Space:

22.9 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

97.0 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2888 lbs

Width:

70.9 inches

Height:

50.5 inches

Length:

172.2 inches

Wheelbase:

97.4 inches

Ground Clearance:

4.8 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3862 lbs

Width:

82.2 inches

Height:

56.8 inches

Length:

184.8 inches

Wheelbase:

113.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.5 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/45ZR18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/45R18

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