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2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
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Overview
Variant
S line
Variant
Boxster
Body type
Hatchback
Body type
Convertible
Engine size
2 L
Engine size
2 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.9 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.4 L/100km
Power and torque
150kW / 340Nm
Power and torque
220kW / 380Nm
783km
865km
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
3 years
Doors
5
Doors
2
Seats
5
Seats
2
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
Not available
Specifications
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Cruise control
—
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes transmission: yes
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes transmission: yes
Automatic door closing
Rear boot/hatch: yes
Automatic door closing
—
Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Mobile Integration
Android number of months subscription: 0
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Navigational systems
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 14.5 in
Traffic info: yes
Navigational systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information type: 3D, Voice
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 7 in
Parking assistance
Location front: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Location rear: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Type: Guidance Display
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Remote services
Driving history & analysis: yes
Find my car: yes
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Theft alert: yes
Tow away alert: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Remote services
Beep/flash: yes
Find my car: yes
Number of months subscription included: 36
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Send destination to car: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Breakdown assistance: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Tracker system: yes
Telematics
Breakdown assistance: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Connection type Via: Own Phone
Tracker system: yes
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
USB charging port
Location front: yes
12v power outlet
—
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
Voice activating system
—
Voice activating system
Virtual assistant: Manufacturer's Own
Wifi network
—
Wifi network
Connectivity type: Customer Sim Required
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 157 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 170 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Engine
Cc: 1,984 cc
Liters: 2 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Engine
Configuration: Horizontal
Cc: 1,988 cc
Engine code: DDP
Liters: 2 L
Number of cylinders: 4
WLTP emissions
Testing type ICE: yes
WLTP emissions
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Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 95
Minimum fuel octane number: 95
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 98
Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
Minimum fuel octane number: 98
Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 54 L
Gas capacity: 54 L
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 64 L
System
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System
Injection/carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Screen size: 14.5 in
Touch screen: yes
Video entertainment: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 11.9 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 7 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Roller control: yes
Screen size: 4.6 in
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument cluster
—
Low tire pressure indicator
—
Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 6.9 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 783 km
Combined: 14.5 km/L
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 7.4 L/100km
Country/highway: 6 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 865 km
Combined: 13.5 km/L
Country/highway: 16.7 km/L
Urban: 10.1 km/L
Urban: 9.9 L/100km
Performance
Maximum speed: 248 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.8 s
Performance
Maximum speed: 275 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.1 s
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 204 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 150 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 340 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 4,300 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,000 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 299 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 220 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 380 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 6,500 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,950 rpm
Drive
Driven wheels: Front
Drive
Driven wheels: Rear
Limited slip differential
Location front: yes
Limited slip differential
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Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Manual sequential: yes
Manufacturer's name: S tronic
Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)
Number of speeds: 7
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Shift lever location: Floor
Transmission description: Manual
Number of speeds: 6
Transmission type: Manual
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Painted callipers: yes
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Power steering
Variable rack: yes
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Wheel
Electric adjustment: yes
Heated: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location front: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Multi-Link
Location rear: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Multi-Link
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Strut
Tires
Location front: yes
Tire load index: 96
Tire profile: 35
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 245 mm
Location rear: yes
Tire load index: 96
Tire profile: 35
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 245 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 92
Tire profile: 40
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 235 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 98
Tire profile: 40
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 265 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8.5 in
Location rear: yes
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8.5 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 10 in
Body style
Body type: Hatchback
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: PPC
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Hatchback
Body style
Body type: Convertible
Local number of doors: 2
Number of doors: 2
Platform code: 982
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Roadster
Spoiler
—
Spoiler
Location trunk/hatch: yes
Electrically deployed: yes
Cargo capacity
Rear seat down: 965 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 480 L
Cargo capacity
Frunk capacity: 150 L
Measurement standard: VDA
Rear seat up; to lower window: 275 L
External dimensions
Front track: 1,572 mm
Overall height: 1,427 mm
Overall length: 4,726 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,022 mm
Overall width: 1,842 mm
Rear track: 1,555 mm
Wall to wall turning circle: 11,600 mm
Wheelbase: 2,820 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 11,100 mm
Front track: 1,515 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 131 mm
Overall height: 1,281 mm
Overall length: 4,379 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 1,994 mm
Overall width: 1,801 mm
Rear track: 1,532 mm
Wheelbase: 2,475 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,039 mm
Headroom rear: 953 mm
Hip room front: 1,476 mm
Hip room rear: 1,446 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,421 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,384 mm
Internal dimensions
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Doors
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Location rear driver: yes
Location rear passenger: yes
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Fog light function: yes
Matrix: yes
Headlight control
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Height adjustment: Automatic
Headlights
—
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Location passenger: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Windshield wipers
Rain sensor: yes
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Variable
Rain sensor: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Power windows
—
Power windows
Location front: yes
Rear window
—
Rear window
Type: Fixed
Weights
Published kerb weight: 1,770 kg
Tare weight: 1,737 kg
Weights
Gross vehicle weight: 1,655 kg
Kerb weight inc driver: 1,335 kg
Kerb weight includes driver: yes
Published kerb weight: 1,335 kg
Tare weight: 1,294.5 kg
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 180 w
Touch screen: yes
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 110 w
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 1
USB connection front: yes
Speakers
Number of: 10
Subwoofer: yes
Speakers
Number of: 6
Remote audio controls
—
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Door sill protector
Illuminated: yes
Door sill protector
—
Luxury trim
—
Luxury trim
On center floor console: Alloy Look
On gear selector: Alloy, Leather
On instrument panel: Alloy Look
Airbags
Number of: 8
Airbags
Number of: 6
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Pre-tensioners: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Pre-tensioners: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Fore & aft adjustment: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Integrated: yes
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Rear seat belts
—
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Driver monitor: yes
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Includes junction turning: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Anti collision system
—
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Autonomous drive
—
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Lane departure warning
—
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 87
ANCAP child occupant score: 87
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 78
ANCAP safety assist score: 79
ANCAP date tested: 1 Jun 2025
ANCAP rating year: 2024
ANCAP version tested: 2.0 TDI Avant Basis LHD
Crash test results
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Front airbag
—
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Side airbag
—
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Head protection: yes
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Number of electrical adjustments: 7
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Type: Sports
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Number of electrical adjustments: 7
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Type: Sports
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Rear seats
—
Seat upholstery
—
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Leather
Main seat material: Leather
Seating
—
Seating
Seating capacity: 2
Seating configuration: 2+0
Air conditioning
Climate control number of zones: 3
Rear control for climate control: yes
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
System
Engine heater: yes
System
Engine heater: yes
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Service
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Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Battery - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60
Battery - Total
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Electric systems - Total
Distance (km): Unlimited
Distance (miles): Unlimited
Duration (months): 60
Electric systems - Total
—
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Roof
—
Convertible rollover protection
Type: Fixed Hoop
Convertible roof
Type soft: yes
Glass rear window: yes
Operation: Remote
Storage
—
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Locks
—
Power locks
Operation: Card Key
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