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Porsche · model year 2001

2001 Porsche Boxster S

Two Seaters · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Two Seaters

EPA figures · 2001fueleconomy.gov
18MPG combined
15/23MPG city / highway
$4,550fuel a year
494 g CO₂ per mile 3.2 L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd
This car on fueleconomy.gov, read 2 October 2026. Your own figures depend on how and where you drive.

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The 2001 Porsche Boxster S is a gasoline two-seater with rear-wheel drive and a 3.2 L 6-cylinder engine. Its five-speed automatic transmission is listed alongside fuel economy of 15 MPG in city driving and 23 MPG on the highway, producing an 18 MPG combined figure. The EPA annual fuel cost is $4,550, and tailpipe CO2 is listed at 493.72 g per mile. Boxster is the base model for this entry. These specifications outline the car's basic drivetrain and fuel use for shoppers comparing two-seaters and running costs. The city and highway numbers provide separate context for its combined MPG rating, while the annual estimate gives another point of comparison.

Good to know

  • 23 MPG highway fuel economy
  • Rear-wheel drive
  • Five-speed automatic transmission
  • Tailpipe CO2 figure listed

Watch for

  • 15 MPG city fuel economy
  • 18 MPG combined
  • $4,550 annual fuel cost

Who it suits. This car suits a buyer seeking a gasoline two-seater with rear-wheel drive and a 3.2 L six-cylinder engine. The separate city and highway MPG figures and annual fuel-cost estimate support running-cost comparisons.

The Boxster S is a rear-wheel-drive two-seater with a 3.2 L six-cylinder engine and five-speed automatic. Its 18 MPG combined rating and $4,550 EPA annual fuel cost matter for buyers weighing fuel use.

Every figure on record

Efficiency
Combined MPG
18 MPG
City MPG
15 MPG
Highway MPG
23 MPG
Running cost
Annual fuel cost
$4,550
Tailpipe CO₂
494 g per mile
The car
Model year
2001
Body
Car
EPA size class
Two Seaters
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Powertrain
Engine
3.2 L 6-cyl
Transmission
Automatic 5-spd
Fuel
Gasoline

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