Fuel economy & running costsGasoline

2015 PorscheBoxster S

Two Seaters · Rear-Wheel Drive · 3.4 L 6-cyl

24MPGcombined

21city

29highway

A year of fuel$3,400

CO₂ from the tailpipe372 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 24 MPGbest 25 · avg 20

Annual fuel cost $3,400best $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 2015 Porsche Boxster S is a rear-wheel-drive two-seater powered by a 3.4 L 6-cylinder gasoline engine and an automatic AM-S7 transmission. Its EPA fuel economy is 21 MPG city, 29 MPG highway and 24 MPG combined. The listed annual fuel cost is $3,400, and tailpipe CO2 emissions are 372 grams per mile. The Boxster S belongs to the Boxster family and is classified as a two-seater car. Those details outline its seating category and powertrain as well as its fuel use. Buyers comparing running costs can consider the combined rating and annual estimate alongside the city and highway figures; the listed gasoline engine and rear-wheel drive describe the car's configuration.

Who it is for

It may suit drivers seeking a gasoline two-seater with rear-wheel drive and a 6-cylinder engine. Its fuel economy and annual fuel-cost estimate are relevant to running-cost comparisons.

What is good

29 MPG highway
Automatic AM-S7 transmission
Rear-wheel drive
Two-seater car

What to know first

21 MPG city
Annual fuel cost is $3,400
372 g CO2 per mile

Verdict

The Boxster S offers a two-seat format with a 3.4 L six-cylinder engine and automatic transmission. Its 24 MPG combined rating and $3,400 EPA annual fuel cost should factor into ownership-cost estimates.