2011 Mazda 3 vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mazda 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mazda 3 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 3. (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 3 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda 3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Porsche Boxter (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 3. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda 3 | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | 3 | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4506 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1755 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2475 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
