The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 718 Boxster PDK (18 - ..) vs. Porsche Boxster Spyder 3.4 (10 - 12)
€ 59,200
€ 64,100
€ 59,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,100
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer and 2 inches taller.
718 Boxster
Boxster Spyder 3.4
50.4
70.9
78.5
48.5
70.9
77.9
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
50.4 in
Height
48.5 in
97.4
172.4
95.1
170.9
172.4 in
Length
170.9 in
97.4 in
Wheelbase
95.1 in
Vehicle Weight
718 Boxster
Boxster Spyder 3.4
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3428 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.24 %
General
718 Boxster
Boxster Spyder 3.4
982
Generation
987
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
718 Boxster
Boxster Spyder 3.4
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
316 hp
at 7200 rpm
718 Boxster
296 hp
316 hp
Boxster Spyder 3.4
280 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
718 Boxster
280 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Performance
718 Boxster
Boxster Spyder 3.4
171 mph
Maximum Speed
166 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
718 Boxster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster Spyder 3.4
▶ REPLAY
10.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.42 lb/hp
718 Boxster
10.73 lb/hp
9.42 lb/hp
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
718 Boxster
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
24 mpg
718 Boxster
30 mpg
24 mpg
Boxster Spyder 3.4
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
37 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
425 mi
Range
346 mi
718 Boxster
425 mi
346 mi
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
183.8 kWh
718 Boxster
149.7 kWh
183.8 kWh
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
718 Boxster
Boxster Spyder 3.4
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
540 lb
Maximum Payload
452 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
