Compare the2023 Audi R8 VS 2023 Porsche 718 Boxster

The R8 has a standard Secondary Collision Brake Assist, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The 718 Boxster doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

The R8 Quattro/GT offers all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The 718 Boxster doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

Both the R8 and the 718 Boxster have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights and rearview cameras.

There are over 56 percent more Audi dealers than there are Porsche dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the R8’s warranty.

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the R8 has a standard 210-amp alternator. The 718 Boxster’s 175-amp alternator isn’t as powerful.

The R8 has more powerful engines than the 718 Boxster:

	Horsepower	Torque
R8 RWD Performance 5.2 DOHC V10	562 HP	406 lbs.-ft.
R8 Quattro/GT 5.2 DOHC V10	602 HP	413 lbs.-ft.
718 Boxster 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder	300 HP	280 lbs.-ft.
718 Boxster S 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder	350 HP	309 lbs.-ft.
718 Boxster GTS 4.0 4.0 GT3 6-cylinder	394 HP	309 lbs.-ft.
718 Spyder 4.0 GT3 6-cylinder	414 HP	309 lbs.-ft.

The R8 Coupe’s standard fuel tank has 5.1 gallons more fuel capacity than the 718 Boxster’s standard fuel tank (19.3 vs. 14.2 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The R8 Spyder’s standard fuel tank has 4.2 gallons more fuel capacity than the 718 Boxster’s optional fuel tank (21.1 vs. 16.9 gallons).

The R8 has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The 718 Boxster doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

The Audi R8 comes standard with an automatic transmission, for driver comfort, especially in the city. Automatic costs extra on the 718 Boxster.

All wheel drive, available in the R8, provides the best traction for acceleration in wet, dry, and icy conditions. In corners, all wheel drive allows both outside wheels to provide power, balancing the car. This allows for better handling. The Porsche 718 Boxster is not available with all wheel drive.

For better stopping power the R8’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the 718 Boxster:

	R8	718 Boxster
Front Rotors	14.4 inches	13 inches
Rear Rotors	14 inches	11.8 inches

For better traction, the R8 has larger tires than the 718 Boxster (F:245/30R20 & R:305/30R20 vs. F:235/45R18 & R:265/45R18).

The R8’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 30 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the 718 Boxster’s standard 45 series tires. The R8’s tires are lower profile than the 718 Spyder’s 35 series front tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the R8 has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the 718 Boxster.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the R8’s wheelbase is 6.9 inches longer than on the 718 Boxster (104.3 inches vs. 97.4 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the R8 is 4.8 inches wider in the front and 2.6 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the 718 Boxster.

The R8 has a standard under hood light to help in making nighttime maintenance checks, adding fluids, etc. The 718 Boxster doesn’t offer an under hood light.

If the windows are left open on the R8 the driver can close them all at the outside door handle. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the 718 Boxster can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The R8’s standard LED headlights produce a white, bright light using less electricity than the 718 Boxster’s standard xenon high intensity discharge (HID) headlights. HID headlights can be slow to reach full brightness or power cycle, causing issues when flashing them to signal other vehicles; LED headlights light instantly. LED lights also last about three to four times as long. Laser headlights, standard on the R8 Quattro, produce their light by firing blue lasers through phosphorus, a process that uses one-half the power of the 718 Boxster’s optional LED headlights. Laser headlights can have double the range of LEDs with a much smaller surface area.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Audi R8 has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The 718 Boxster doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.