The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 718 Boxster (16 - 18) vs. Porsche Boxster Spyder (15 - 16)
€ 54,700
€ 79,900
€ 54,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,900
ⓘ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 1.4 inches shorter and 0.7 inches taller.
718 Boxster
Boxster Spyder
50.4
70.9
78.5
49.7
70.9
77.9
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
50.4 in
Height
49.7 in
97.4
172.4
97.4
173.8
172.4 in
Length
173.8 in
97.4 in
Wheelbase
97.4 in
Vehicle Weight
718 Boxster
Boxster Spyder
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3649 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.42 %
General
718 Boxster
Boxster Spyder
982
Generation
981
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 Spyder
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
3.8 L / 186 cu in
296 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
370 hp
at 6700 rpm
718 Boxster
296 hp
370 hp
Boxster Spyder
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
718 Boxster
280 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Boxster Spyder
Performance
718 Boxster
Boxster Spyder
171 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
718 Boxster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster Spyder
▶ REPLAY
10.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.28 lb/hp
718 Boxster
10.5 lb/hp
8.28 lb/hp
Boxster Spyder
Fuel Economy / Emissions
718 Boxster
Boxster Spyder
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
24 mpg
718 Boxster
32 mpg
24 mpg
Boxster Spyder
24 mpg
city
17 mpg
39 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
454 mi
Range
339 mi
718 Boxster
454 mi
339 mi
Boxster Spyder
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).
187.5 kWh
718 Boxster
140.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
Boxster Spyder
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
718 Boxster
Boxster Spyder
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
540 lb
Maximum Payload
573 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
