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Porsche · model year 2025
2025 Porsche 718 Boxster S
Two Seaters · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Two Seaters
Where it places
- 09 Fuel-efficient two-seat sports cars
Ordered by combined MPG #9 of 56 - 252 Fuel-efficient cars
Ordered by combined MPG #252 of 401 - 963 2025 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #963 of 1,273 - 63 Porsche cars
Every model year, newest first #63 of 1,602 - 1391 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #1391 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient two-seat sports cars
The CarCody take
The 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster S is a rear-wheel-drive two-seater with a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 22 MPG combined, with 19 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway. EPA estimates annual gasoline cost at $3,750, while tailpipe CO2 is 410 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 22 MPG combined EPA rating
- 25 MPG highway rating
- Rear-wheel drive
- 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine
- Automatic transmission
Watch for
- 19 MPG city rating
- $3,750 estimated annual fuel cost
- Two-seat layout
- 410 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a rear-wheel-drive two-seater Highway trips where the 25 MPG rating applies Drivers interested in the Porsche 718 family
The 718 Boxster S centers its case on two-seat Porsche ownership with rear-wheel drive and a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Its EPA rating is 22 MPG combined, and the annual fuel estimate is $3,750. Highway trips align better with its 25 MPG rating than dense city use. Choose it when the two-seat layout and rear-drive setup match your priorities; look elsewhere if lower fuel spending or more seats comes first.
What it is
The 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster S is a two-seat car from Porsche’s 718 family. It uses rear-wheel drive, gasoline and a 2.5-liter four-cylinder turbo engine.
An automatic transmission sends the engine’s output to the rear wheels. Its EPA class is Two Seaters.
The numbers
The defining EPA figure is 22 MPG combined. The rating breaks down to 19 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway.
That spread makes the highway number more favorable for open-road trips, while stop-and-go driving uses more fuel per mile.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates $3,750 in annual gasoline cost for this model. Your actual bill will change with fuel prices and how you drive.
Tailpipe emissions are rated at 410 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
The 718 Boxster S has an EPA rating of 22 MPG combined.
It is a Porsche from the 718 family with gasoline power and rear-wheel drive.
Who it suits
This car suits a driver who wants a two-seat layout, rear-wheel drive and gasoline power in a Porsche 718. The 25 MPG highway rating gives it a clearer fit for longer drives than its 19 MPG city figure.
Trade-offs
City economy is 6 MPG lower than the highway rating, so heavy urban driving can raise fuel use. Gasoline power also comes with a 410-gram-per-mile tailpipe CO2 rating.
The drivetrain is rear-wheel drive, and the car has only two seats.
Verdict
The 718 Boxster S centers its case on two-seat Porsche ownership with rear-wheel drive and a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Its EPA rating is 22 MPG combined, and the annual fuel estimate is $3,750. Highway trips align better with its 25 MPG rating than dense city use. Choose it when the two-seat layout and rear-drive setup match your priorities; look elsewhere if lower fuel spending or more seats comes first.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 22 MPG
- City MPG
- 19 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,750
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 410 g per mile
- Model year
- 2025
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Two Seaters
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.5 L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (AM-S7)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster S combined MPG?
Its EPA combined rating is 22 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 19 MPG in the city and 25 MPG on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
EPA estimates annual gasoline cost at $3,750.
What engine does the 718 Boxster S use?
It has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder turbo engine.
Is the 718 Boxster S rear-wheel drive?
Yes. Its drive layout is rear-wheel drive.
How many seats does it have?
It is classified by the EPA as a Two Seater.
What transmission does it use?
The listed transmission is automatic (AM-S7).
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
Its EPA tailpipe CO2 rating is 410 grams per mile.
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