Porsche Boxster vs Chevrolet Corvette
The Porsche Boxster is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 21 mpg for the Chevrolet Corvette, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $200 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Porsche Boxster leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2020
Porsche Boxster
Two Seaters · 35 configurations
2015–2027
Chevrolet Corvette
Two Seaters · 49 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Porsche Boxster | Chevrolet Corvette |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 25 mpg ✓ | 21 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 22 mpg ✓ | 17 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 31 mpg ✓ | 29 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $3,050 ✓ | $3,250 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 352 g/mi ✓ | 426 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI | SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI; Hybrid |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AM-S7), Manual 6-spd | Automatic (S8), Manual 7-spd |
| Drivetrains | Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Two Seaters | Two Seaters |
| Years covered | 2015–2020 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 35 | 49 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Boxster vs Corvette: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Porsche Boxster or the Chevrolet Corvette?
The Porsche Boxster is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 21 mpg for the Chevrolet Corvette, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $200 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Porsche Boxster runs about $3,050 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,250 for the Chevrolet Corvette — a difference of roughly $200 per year.
What engines do the Boxster and Corvette offer?
Porsche Boxster: SIDI. Chevrolet Corvette: SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI; Hybrid.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Porsche Boxster and the Chevrolet Corvette as Two Seaters, so they compete directly.
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