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2012 Porsche Boxster, Boxster Spyder: 19/27 mpg (manual); 20/29 mpg (automatic PDK)
EPA
2012 Porsche Boxster S: 19/26 mpg (manual); 20/29 mpg (automatic PDK)
EPA
It's not precisely inefficient, but for its size and power output, it's not forest-green, either. Rated by the EPA at 20/29 mpg city/highway with the seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission and 19/27 mpg with the manual, the base Boxster does well on the highway but suffers around town. Opt for the punchier Boxster S and you'll see the EPA ratings hold steady in the PDK model at 20/20 mpg city/highway, but drop slightly to 19/26 mpg with the manual.
The Boxster Spyder rates the same again in PDK trim, at 20/29 mpg, but improves on the Boxster S's score to return to 19/27 mpg city/highway.
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Conclusion
The 2012 Porsche Boxster is one of the more fuel-efficient options in the high-performance sport class, but it's no Prius.
