Fuel economy & running costsGasoline

2001 PorscheBoxster S

Two Seaters · Rear-Wheel Drive · 3.2 L 6-cyl

18MPGcombined

15city

23highway

A year of fuel$4,550

CO₂ from the tailpipe493.7 g/mi

Figures from the EPA label (fueleconomy.gov), the same as on the car's window sticker.

See it on fueleconomy.gov

Against the 1,602 porsche cars

Combined MPG 18 MPGbest 25 · avg 20

Annual fuel cost $4,550best $700 · avg $4,013

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

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.

Who it is for

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.

What is good

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

What to know first

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

Verdict

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.