Alfa Romeo 4C vs Porsche 718 Boxster (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$6,445
- 4C: 6 mpg better.
- 718 Boxster: $6,445 cheaper, 63 hp more.
- 718 Boxster wins 5 of 10 measures.
| Measure | 4C | 718 Boxster | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $68,745 | $62,300 | 718 Boxster |
| Horsepower | 237 hp | 300 hp | 718 Boxster |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft | 718 Boxster |
| MPG combined | 28 mpg | 22 mpg | 4C |
| Cargo, max | 3.7 cu ft | 4.4 cu ft | 718 Boxster |
| Cargo, seats up | 3.7 cu ft | 4.4 cu ft | 718 Boxster |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in | N/A | N/A |
| Length | 157.0 in | 172.4 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.5 in | 70.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 2,487 lb | 2,944 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in | 4.3 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 5.0 s estimate | 4.9 s tested | About the same |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Cost | 4C | 718 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.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 718 Boxster | 9% |
| MPG | 4C | 21% |
| Power | 718 Boxster | 21% |
| Space | 718 Boxster | 16% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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