The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 718 Boxster (16 - 18) vs. Porsche Boxster RS 60 (07 - 09)
€ 54,700
€ 63,900
€ 54,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the 718 Boxster is 2 inches longer and 0 inches lower.
718 Boxster
Boxster RS 60
50.4
70.9
78.5
50.5
70.9
77.9
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
50.4 in
Height
50.5 in
97.4
172.4
95.1
170.4
172.4 in
Length
170.4 in
97.4 in
Wheelbase
95.1 in
Vehicle Weight
718 Boxster
Boxster RS 60
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3649 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.4 %
General
718 Boxster
Boxster RS 60
982
Generation
987
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
718 Boxster
Boxster RS 60
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.4 L / 166 cu in
296 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
299 hp
at 6250 rpm
718 Boxster
296 hp
299 hp
Boxster RS 60
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
718 Boxster
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Boxster RS 60
Performance
718 Boxster
Boxster RS 60
171 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
718 Boxster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster RS 60
▶ REPLAY
10.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.55 lb/hp
718 Boxster
10.5 lb/hp
10.55 lb/hp
Boxster RS 60
Fuel Economy / Emissions
718 Boxster
Boxster RS 60
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
22 mpg
718 Boxster
32 mpg
22 mpg
Boxster RS 60
24 mpg
city
15 mpg
39 mpg
highway
30 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
454 mi
Range
375 mi
718 Boxster
454 mi
375 mi
Boxster RS 60
Environmental Impact
140.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
200.8 kWh
718 Boxster
140.2 kWh
200.8 kWh
Boxster RS 60
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
718 Boxster
Boxster RS 60
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
540 lb
Maximum Payload
441 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
