Mazda MX-5 Sport vs Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0

2025 Mazda MX-5 Sport studio car image
Mazda

MX-5 Sport

2025 · Petrol Convertible

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 4.0 s Runner-up: 6.5 s
Power winner Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 400 hp Runner-up: 181 hp
Cargo winner Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 150 L Runner-up: 130 L
Price winner Mazda MX-5 Sport $28,550 Runner-up: $91,700

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Sport against the 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0. Both belong to the convertible class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use petrol powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2024 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.0 seconds, compared with 6.5 seconds for 2025 Mazda MX-5 Sport. 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 has the higher listed output at 400 hp; 2025 Mazda MX-5 Sport is rated at 181 hp, a difference of 219 hp. The torque figures follow 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 at 420 Nm and 2025 Mazda MX-5 Sport at 213 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2025 Mazda MX-5 Sport has the lower recorded consumption at 7.5 L/100km; 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 is listed at 10.0 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2024 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 150 litres versus 130 litres, a difference of 20 litres. 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 is 476 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 Mazda MX-5 Sport has the lower listed starting price at $28,550, compared with $91,700 for 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0. 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Mazda MX-5 Sport2025 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.02024
Performance
0-100 km/h6.5 s4.0 s
Top Speed219 km/h293 km/h
Power181 hp400 hp
Torque213 Nm420 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank45 L64 L
Efficiency7.5 L/100km10 L/100km
CO2 Emissions172 g/km228 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length3,915 mm4,391 mm
Ground Clearance140 mm110 mm
Cargo130 L150 L
Curb Weight1,060 kg1,435 kg
Seats22
Turning Circle9.4 m10.9 m
Starting MSRP$28,550$91,700

Mazda MX-5 Sport vs Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Sport or the 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0?

2024 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 4.0 seconds, versus 6.5 seconds for 2025 Mazda MX-5 Sport.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Sport or the 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0?

2024 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 has the higher listed top speed at 293 km/h (182 mph), compared with 219 km/h (136 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Sport or the 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0?

2024 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 has more power at 400 hp, a 219 hp advantage over 2025 Mazda MX-5 Sport.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Sport or the 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0?

2024 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 has more listed cargo space at 150 litres (5.3 cu ft), versus 130 litres (4.6 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Sport or the 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0?

2024 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 is heavier at 1,435 kg (3,164 lb), while 2025 Mazda MX-5 Sport is listed at 1,060 kg (2,337 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Sport or the 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0?

2025 Mazda MX-5 Sport has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $28,550 USD, compared with $91,700 USD for 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Sport or the 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0?

2024 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.