Porsche Boxster

19972020 · 52 configurations

Lowest
17
Average
22
Best
25

The Porsche Boxster has been tested by the EPA across 52 different configurations spanning model years 1997 through 2020. Over this period, the Boxster has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 17 MPG to 25 MPG, with an overall average of 22 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2020
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,150202622MPG
2020
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$2,900212724MPG
2019
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,900212824MPG
2019
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$2,750222925MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,900212824MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$2,750222925MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,900212824MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$2,750222925MPG
2016
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,900202924MPG
2016
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$2,750223125MPG
2015
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,900202924MPG
2015
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$2,750223125MPG
2014
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,900202924MPG
2014
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$2,750223125MPG
2013
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,900202924MPG
2013
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$2,750223125MPG
2012
2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 7-spdPremium
$3,000202923MPG
2012
2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,150192622MPG
2011
2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,150192622MPG
2011
2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 7-spdPremium
$3,000202923MPG
2010
2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 7-spdPremium
$2,900202924MPG
2010
2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,150192722MPG
2009
2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 7-spdPremium
$2,900202924MPG
2009
2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,150192722MPG
2008
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,300192621MPG
2008
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,000202923MPG
2008
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,150192822MPG
2007
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,300192621MPG
2007
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,000202923MPG
2007
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,150192822MPG
2006
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,650162419MPG
2006
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182721MPG
2006
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
2005
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182721MPG
2005
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
2005
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,650162419MPG
2004
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182721MPG
2004
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,650162419MPG
2003
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182721MPG
2003
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,650162419MPG
2002
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,450172520MPG
2002
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,850162318MPG
2001
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,450172520MPG
2001
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,850162318MPG
2000
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,850162318MPG
2000
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,450172520MPG
1999
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG
1999
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,450172420MPG
1998
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG
1998
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,450172420MPG
1997
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,450172420MPG
1997
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG

Historical Efficiency

2020
24
2019
25
2018
25
2017
25
2016
25
2015
25
2014
25
2013
25
2012
23
2011
23
2010
24
2009
24
2008
23
2007
23
2006
21
2005
21
2004
21
2003
21
2002
20
2001
20

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Boxster) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Porsche Boxster. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Porsche Porsche 986/Boxster grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
59
Total Deaths
46

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
20.3%
Fire Occurrence
1.7%
Speeding Involved
40.7%
DUI Involved
32.2%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

76%
Front
15%
Side
9%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2022
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2021
Fatal Crashes7
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2020
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2019
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2018
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2017
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2016
Fatal Crashes9
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2015
Fatal Crashes11
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.64
2014
Fatal Crashes7
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.86

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2018
1
2017
5
2016
1
2014
2
2013
1
2012
1
2011
1
2001
1
1997
6
Critical
Moderate
Advisory