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Alfa Romeo 4C vs Porsche 718 Boxster (2020)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$6,445

Car 1

Car 2

4C718 BoxsterMSRP + destination$68,745$62,300Horsepower237 hp300 hpTorque258 lb-ft280 lb-ftMPG combined28 mpg22 mpgCargo, max3.7 cu ft4.4 cu ftCargo, seats up3.7 cu ft4.4 cu ftSeats22Ground clearance4.5 in4.3 in0-60 mph5.0 s4.9 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
4C Spider RWD vs 718 Boxster RWD
Measure4C718 BoxsterWinner
MSRP + destination$68,745$62,300718 Boxster
Horsepower237 hp300 hp718 Boxster
Torque258 lb-ft280 lb-ft718 Boxster
MPG combined28 mpg22 mpg4C
Cargo, max3.7 cu ft4.4 cu ft718 Boxster
Cargo, seats up3.7 cu ft4.4 cu ft718 Boxster
Front legroom42.7 inN/AN/A
Length157.0 in172.4 inNot scored
Width73.5 in70.9 inNot scored
Curb weight2,487 lb2,944 lbNot scored
Seats22About the same
Ground clearance4.5 in4.3 inAbout the same
0-60 mph5.0 s estimate4.9 s testedAbout the same
Basic warranty4 yr / 50,000 mi4 yr / 50,000 miAbout the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
4C Spider RWD
$67,150
718 Boxster T RWD
$68,500
$1,350
718 Boxster RWD
$59,600
4C Spider RWD
$67,150
$7,550

Cost to run

718 Boxster costs $4,201 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
Cost4C718 Boxster
MSRP + destination$68,745$62,300
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,371$1,745
Fuel or charging, 6 years$8,229$10,473
Total, 6 years$76,974$72,773

Which is better for me?

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Equal weights: 718 Boxster wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
Price718 Boxster9%
MPG4C21%
Power718 Boxster21%
Space718 Boxster16%
TowingN/A

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked