2011 Porsche Boxster vs. Its Competition

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The BMW Z4 offers strong performance, a more passenger-friendly interior, and a standard retractable hardtop, but its bold exterior styling might be too much for some.

The TT was just restyled in 2008, with a more conservative yet still fashionable look that may appeal more to enthusiasts; it drives more like a true sportscar as well.

Nissan's new 370Z roadster has raw power, abundant traction, and its own brand of stunning looks, while Audi's TT roadster features all-wheel drive and a big V-6 among its strengths.

Purists might actually prefer the simplicity of the Mazda Miata, which eschews most of the luxury and power of the Porsche, but costs about half as much as the Boxster.

Still, with a high-revving four-cylinder engine and no-nonsense interior, the Miata has a charm of its own.

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Meta Rating
9 The 2011 Porsche Boxster is a fun, attractive, and capable roadster-everything you want it to be.	8 The 2011 Audi TT straddles the line between sporty cars and true sports cars--or is it the DMZ?	7.8 The 2011 BMW Z4 is an exhilarating sports car, and one of the better choices for touring, but next to other roadsters it's pricey.	7.8
MSRP From
$48,100	$38,300	$47,450	$45,750
Gas Mileage
19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy	21 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy	16 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas Flat 6-cyl	Turbo Gas I4	Gas I6	Gas V6
EPA Class
Two-Seater	Subcompact	Two-Seater	Subcompact
Style Name
2dr Roadster	2dr Coupe S tronic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	2dr Roadster sDrive30i	2dr Base
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive	All-Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
2	4	2	4
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
2 Door Convertible	2 Door Cpe	2 Dr Conv	2 Door Convertible
Transmission
Manual	Automatic w/manual shift	Manual	Automatic w/OD