Porsche Boxster vs Jaguar F-Type
The Jaguar F-Type is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 26 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Porsche Boxster, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $150 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Jaguar F-Type leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2020
Porsche Boxster
Two Seaters · 35 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Porsche Boxster | Jaguar F-Type |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 25 mpg | 26 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 22 mpg | 23 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 31 mpg ✓ | 30 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $3,050 | $2,900 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 352 g/mi | 346 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI | SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AM-S7), Manual 6-spd | Automatic (S8), Manual 6-spd |
| Drivetrains | Rear-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium | Premium |
| EPA class | Two Seaters | Two Seaters |
| Years covered | 2015–2020 | 2015–2024 |
| Configurations on record | 35 | 99 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Boxster vs F-Type: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Porsche Boxster or the Jaguar F-Type?
The Jaguar F-Type is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 26 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Porsche Boxster, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $150 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Jaguar F-Type runs about $2,900 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,050 for the Porsche Boxster — a difference of roughly $150 per year.
What engines do the Boxster and F-Type offer?
Porsche Boxster: SIDI. Jaguar F-Type: SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Porsche Boxster and the Jaguar F-Type as Two Seaters, so they compete directly.
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