Mazda MX-5 vs Porsche 718 Boxster (2024)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$41,880

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

MX-5 Miata Sport RWD vs 718 Boxster RWD
Measure	MX-5	718 Boxster	Winner
MSRP + destination	$30,170	$72,050	MX-5
Horsepower	181 hp	300 hp	718 Boxster
Torque	151 lb-ft	280 lb-ft	718 Boxster
MPG combined	29 mpg	22 mpg	MX-5
Cargo, max	4.6 cu ft	4.4 cu ft	About the same
Cargo, seats up	N/A	4.4 cu ft	N/A
Front legroom	43.1 in	N/A	N/A
Length	154.1 in	172.4 in	Not scored
Width	68.1 in	70.9 in	Not scored
Curb weight	2,368 lb	3,020 lb	Not scored
Seats	2	2	About the same
Ground clearance	4.9 in	4.3 in	MX-5
0-60 mph	6.0 s estimate	4.9 s tested	718 Boxster
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	718 Boxster

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
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
MX-5 Miata Sport RWD $28,985	718 Boxster RWD $70,400	$41,415
718 Boxster RWD $70,400	MX-5 MX-5 Miata RF Club RWD $40,210	$30,190

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

MX-5 costs $44,408 less over 6 years.

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

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

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: MX-5 wins.

718 Boxster wins if Price weight is 1 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.