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Porsche Boxster MPG
EPA fuel economy for 109 Porsche Boxster trims sold from 1997 to 2020. Best ever: 25 MPG (2019 Boxster). Latest model year 2020: 21 to 24 MPG combined across 6 trims.
Porsche Boxster fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $5.16 a gallon for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2020 Porsche Boxster to fuel is the Boxster, 2.0 L, 4 cyl (24 MPG) at $3,230 a year. The Boxster S, 2.5 L, 4 cyl (21 MPG) costs $3,690, so the thriftier trim saves $460 a year and $2,300 over five years.
| 2020 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxster | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 24 | $3,230 | cheapest |
| Boxster T | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 23 | $3,370 | +$140 |
| Boxster | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 22 | $3,520 | +$290 |
| Boxster S | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 22 | $3,520 | +$290 |
| Boxster T | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 22 | $3,520 | +$290 |
| Boxster S | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 21 | $3,690 | +$460 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Porsche Boxster MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24 | 21 | 27 | Boxster, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (AM-S7) | 6 |
| 2019 | 25 | 22 | 29 | Boxster, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (AM-S7) | 6 |
| 2018 | 25 | 22 | 29 | Boxster, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (AM-S7) | 6 |
| 2017 | 25 | 22 | 29 | Boxster, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (AM-S7) | 4 |
| 2016 | 25 | 22 | 31 | Boxster, 2.7 L, 6 cyl, Auto (AM-S7) | 7 |
| 2015 | 25 | 22 | 31 | Boxster, 2.7 L, 6 cyl, Auto (AM-S7) | 6 |
| 2014 | 25 | 22 | 31 | Boxster, 2.7 L, 6 cyl, Auto (AM-S7) | 4 |
| 2013 | 25 | 22 | 31 | Boxster, 2.7 L, 6 cyl, Auto (AM-S7) | 4 |
| 2012 | 23 | 20 | 29 | Boxster, 2.9 L, 6 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 6 |
| 2011 | 23 | 20 | 29 | Boxster, 2.9 L, 6 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 6 |
| 2010 | 24 | 20 | 29 | Boxster, 2.9 L, 6 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 4 |
| 2009 | 24 | 20 | 29 | Boxster, 2.9 L, 6 cyl, Auto 7-spd | 4 |
| 2008 | 23 | 20 | 29 | Boxster, 2.7 L, 6 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 5 |
| 2007 | 23 | 20 | 29 | Boxster, 2.7 L, 6 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 5 |
| 2006 | 21 | 18 | 27 | Boxster, 2.7 L, 6 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 5 |
| 2005 | 21 | 18 | 27 | Boxster, 2.7 L, 6 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 5 |
| 2004 | 21 | 18 | 27 | Boxster, 2.7 L, 6 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
| 2003 | 21 | 18 | 27 | Boxster, 2.7 L, 6 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
| 2002 | 20 | 17 | 25 | Boxster, 2.7 L, 6 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
| 2001 | 20 | 17 | 25 | Boxster, 2.7 L, 6 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
| 2000 | 20 | 17 | 25 | Boxster, 2.7 L, 6 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
| 1999 | 20 | 17 | 24 | Boxster, 2.5 L, 6 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 2 |
| 1998 | 20 | 17 | 24 | Boxster, 2.5 L, 6 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 2 |
| 1997 | 20 | 17 | 24 | Boxster, 2.5 L, 6 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 2 |
Every Porsche Boxster trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Boxster | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 21 | 27 | 24 | 375 | $3,230 |
| 2020 | Boxster T | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 | 380 | $3,370 |
| 2020 | Boxster | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 | 394 | $3,520 |
| 2020 | Boxster S | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 19 | 25 | 22 | 410 | $3,520 |
| 2020 | Boxster T | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 | 394 | $3,520 |
| 2020 | Boxster S | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 | 423 | $3,690 |
| 2019 | Boxster | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 | 353 | $3,100 |
| 2019 | Boxster | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 | 369 | $3,230 |
| 2019 | Boxster S | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 | 372 | $3,230 |
| 2019 | Boxster GTS | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 | 400 | $3,520 |
| 2019 | Boxster S | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 | 401 | $3,520 |
| 2019 | Boxster GTS | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 | 413 | $3,690 |
| 2018 | Boxster | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 | 353 | $3,100 |
| 2018 | Boxster | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 | 369 | $3,230 |
| 2018 | Boxster S | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 | 372 | $3,230 |
| 2018 | Boxster GTS | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 | 400 | $3,520 |
| 2018 | Boxster S | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 | 401 | $3,520 |
| 2018 | Boxster GTS | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 | 413 | $3,690 |
| 2017 | Boxster | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 | 353 | $3,100 |
| 2017 | Boxster | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 | 369 | $3,230 |
| 2017 | Boxster S | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 | 372 | $3,230 |
| 2017 | Boxster S | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 | 401 | $3,520 |
| 2016 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 22 | 31 | 25 | 352 | $3,100 |
| 2016 | Boxster GTS | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 21 | 30 | 25 | 359 | $3,100 |
| 2016 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 29 | 24 | 376 | $3,230 |
| 2016 | Boxster S | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 | 372 | $3,230 |
| 2016 | Boxster GTS | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $3,520 |
| 2016 | Boxster S | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 27 | 22 | 397 | $3,520 |
| 2016 | Boxster Spyder | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 | 438 | $3,870 |
| 2015 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 22 | 31 | 25 | 352 | $3,100 |
| 2015 | Boxster GTS | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 21 | 30 | 25 | 359 | $3,100 |
| 2015 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 29 | 24 | 376 | $3,230 |
| 2015 | Boxster S | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 | 372 | $3,230 |
| 2015 | Boxster GTS | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $3,520 |
| 2015 | Boxster S | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 27 | 22 | 397 | $3,520 |
| 2014 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 22 | 31 | 25 | 352 | $3,100 |
| 2014 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 29 | 24 | 376 | $3,230 |
| 2014 | Boxster S | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 | 372 | $3,230 |
| 2014 | Boxster S | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 27 | 22 | 397 | $3,520 |
| 2013 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 22 | 31 | 25 | 352 | $3,100 |
| 2013 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 29 | 24 | 376 | $3,230 |
| 2013 | Boxster S | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 | 372 | $3,230 |
| 2013 | Boxster S | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 27 | 22 | 397 | $3,520 |
| 2012 | Boxster | 2.9 L, 6 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 | 386 | $3,370 |
| 2012 | Boxster S | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 | 386 | $3,370 |
| 2012 | Boxster Spyder | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 | 386 | $3,370 |
| 2012 | Boxster | 2.9 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $3,520 |
| 2012 | Boxster Spyder | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $3,520 |
| 2012 | Boxster S | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $3,690 |
| 2011 | Boxster | 2.9 L, 6 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 | 386 | $3,370 |
| 2011 | Boxster S | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 | 386 | $3,370 |
| 2011 | Boxster Spyder | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 | 386 | $3,370 |
| 2011 | Boxster | 2.9 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $3,520 |
| 2011 | Boxster S | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $3,520 |
| 2011 | Boxster Spyder | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $3,520 |
| 2010 | Boxster | 2.9 L, 6 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 29 | 24 | 370 | $3,230 |
| 2010 | Boxster S | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 | 386 | $3,370 |
| 2010 | Boxster | 2.9 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 | 404 | $3,520 |
| 2010 | Boxster S | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $3,520 |
| 2009 | Boxster | 2.9 L, 6 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 29 | 24 | 370 | $3,230 |
| 2009 | Boxster S | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto 7-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 | 386 | $3,370 |
| 2009 | Boxster | 2.9 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 | 404 | $3,520 |
| 2009 | Boxster S | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $3,520 |
| 2008 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 | 386 | $3,370 |
| 2008 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 | 404 | $3,520 |
| 2008 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $3,690 |
| 2008 | Boxster S | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 | 423 | $3,690 |
| 2008 | Boxster S | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $3,690 |
| 2007 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 | 386 | $3,370 |
| 2007 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 | 404 | $3,520 |
| 2007 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $3,690 |
| 2007 | Boxster S | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 | 423 | $3,690 |
| 2007 | Boxster S | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $3,690 |
| 2006 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 | 423 | $3,690 |
| 2006 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $3,690 |
| 2006 | Boxster S | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2006 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2006 | Boxster S | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2005 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 | 423 | $3,690 |
| 2005 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $3,690 |
| 2005 | Boxster S | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2005 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2005 | Boxster S | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2004 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 | 423 | $3,690 |
| 2004 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2004 | Boxster S | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2004 | Boxster S | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2003 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 | 423 | $3,690 |
| 2003 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2003 | Boxster S | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2003 | Boxster S | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2002 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2002 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2002 | Boxster S | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2002 | Boxster S | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2001 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2001 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2001 | Boxster S | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2001 | Boxster S | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2000 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2000 | Boxster | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2000 | Boxster S | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2000 | Boxster S | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 1999 | Boxster | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 1999 | Boxster | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 1998 | Boxster | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 1998 | Boxster | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 1997 | Boxster | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 1997 | Boxster | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 2020 Mazda MX-5 | 30 | 26 | 35 |
| 2020 Alfa Romeo 4C | 28 | 24 | 34 |
| 2020 BMW Z4 sDrive30i | 27 | 24 | 32 |
| 2020 BMW I8 Roadster | 27 | 26 | 29 |
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC300 | 27 | 23 | 32 |
Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Porsche Boxster?
The most efficient Porsche Boxster the EPA has rated is the 2019 Boxster at 25 MPG combined (22 city, 29 highway).
What MPG does the 2020 Porsche Boxster get?
2020 Porsche Boxster trims range from 21 to 24 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Porsche Boxster has the worst fuel economy?
The 2000 Boxster S is the lowest rated at 17 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Porsche Boxster for a year?
At $5.16 a gallon for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2020 Porsche Boxster to fuel is the Boxster, 2.0 L, 4 cyl (24 MPG) at $3,230 a year. The Boxster S, 2.5 L, 4 cyl (21 MPG) costs $3,690, so the thriftier trim saves $460 a year and $2,300 over five years.
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