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Porsche Boxster 986 or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

1996–2004 vs 1998–2010 · Convertible vs Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

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Porsche Boxster 9861996–2004 · 3 engines · Boxster, Boxster SSpecifications →Listings →
Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)1998–2010 · 12 engines · Base, Highline, United, ComfortlineSpecifications →Listings →
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Porsche Boxster 9861996–2004no listings
Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)1998–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length4,315 mmLength4,081 mm
Width1,780 mmWidth1,724 mm
Height1,290 mmHeight1,498 mm–1,502 mm
Wheelbase2,415 mmWheelbase2,508 mm
Ground clearance110 mmGround clearance110 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume260 lTrunk volume201 l–209 l
Curb weight1,250 kg–1,295 kgCurb weight1,195 kg–1,420 kg
Fuel tank57 l–64 lFuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years1996–2004Production years1998–2010
Body typeConvertibleBody typeHatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines3Number of engines12
Power150–185 kW (204–252 hp)Power55–110 kW (75–150 hp)
Displacement (l)2.5–3.2Displacement (l)1.4–2.5
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManualGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption9.7 l/100 km · 2.5Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · S 3.2Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 1.8 T
Top speed260 km/hTop speed207 km/h
Trim levelsBoxster · Base
Items in the base trim17 · BoxsterItems in the base trim20 · Base
Items in the top trim21 · Boxster SItems in the top trim28 · United
Equipment · Comfort4 · 5
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 3
Fabric—Fabric✓
Leather✓Leather—
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Leather Steering Wheel✓Leather Steering Wheel—
Folding Rear Seat—Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket—12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 5
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts—Rear Isofix Mounts✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm✓Alarm—
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels—Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels—
R15 Wheels—R15 Wheels✓
R16 Wheels✓R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Porsche Boxster 986 or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

Length: Porsche Boxster 986 4,315 mm, Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4,081 mm (a 234 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,415 vs 2,508 mm. Boot: 260 vs 209 l.

Which uses less fuel — Porsche Boxster 986 or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

The most frugal Porsche Boxster 986 uses 9.7 l/100 km (2.5); the most frugal Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4.9 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90).

Which is more powerful — Porsche Boxster 986 or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

The strongest Porsche Boxster 986 makes 185 kW (252 hp) (S 3.2); the strongest Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T).

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