Porsche Boxster MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 25 MPG combined in 2013–2019. Its weakest year peaked at 20 MPG (1997–2002).

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625.0 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2020 version. Put it next to its 1997 predecessor, at your own mileage.

The Porsche Boxster has EPA ratings for 24 model years, 1997–2020, every one of them among two-seater cars. Its best version ranked second (tied) of 23 two-seater cars in 2010, behind the class leader, the smart fortwo, and it placed in its class top five in 13 model years.

Averaged over 2009–2013, the best version of the Boxster placed fifth of 22 among two-seater cars rated at least three years in that span.

Among 40 two-seater cars, 2020

The Boxster placed tenth (tied). The class leader was the Fiat 124 Spider at 30 MPG. The next higher rating, 26 MPG, is shared by three nameplates.

The Boxster, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed among two-seater cars.

1999–03seventh of 17

2004–08sixth of 23

2009–13fifth of 22

2014–18eighth of 25

Where the engine list turned over

2000
New: 2.7-liter 6-cylinder, 3.2-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 20 → 20 MPG.
2007
New: 3.4-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 21 → 23 MPG.
2009
New: 2.9-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 23 → 24 MPG.
2013
New: 2.7-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 23 → 25 MPG.
2017
New: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, 2.5-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 25 → 25 MPG.

Other names on this page

The Porsche Cayman (2006–2012 and 2014–2020) carried the same EPA ratings in the years they overlap, so it is covered by this page.

All 24 model years, best and lowest version

Model years	Best version	Combined	City / hwy	Lowest version	Versions
2020	Boxster	24	21 / 27	21	6
2018–2019	Boxster	25	22 / 29	21	6
2017	Boxster	25	22 / 29	22	4
2016	Boxster	25	22 / 31	20	7
2015	Boxster	25	22 / 31	22	6
2013–2014	Boxster	25	22 / 31	22	4
2012	Boxster	23	20 / 29	21	6
2011	Boxster	23	20 / 29	22	6
2009–2010	Boxster	24	20 / 29	22	4
2007–2008	Boxster	23	20 / 29	21	5
2005–2006	Boxster	21	18 / 27	19	5
2003–2004	Boxster	21	18 / 27	18	4
2001–2002	Boxster	20	17 / 25	18	4
2000	Boxster	20	17 / 25	17	4
1997–1999	Boxster	20	17 / 24	17	2

Version names in the EPA list: Boxster, Boxster GTS, Boxster S, Boxster Spyder, Boxster T.

Same class, 2020

Fiat 124 Spider30 MPG Toyota GR Supra26 MPG Porsche Cayman24 MPG Bugatti Divo10 MPG