The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 718 Boxster S (16 - 18) vs. Porsche Boxster S 3.2 (04 - 06)
€ 67,200
€ 52,300
€ 67,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,300
ⓘ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 S is 2 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
718 Boxster S
Boxster S 3.2
50.4
70.9
78.5
51
70.9
77.9
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
50.4 in
Height
51 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 S
Boxster S 3.2
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3671 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.7 %
General
718 Boxster S
Boxster S 3.2
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 S
Boxster S 3.2
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
345 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
718 Boxster S
345 hp
276 hp
Boxster S 3.2
310 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
718 Boxster S
310 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Boxster S 3.2
Performance
718 Boxster S
Boxster S 3.2
177 mph
Maximum Speed
167 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
718 Boxster S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster S 3.2
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9.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.34 lb/hp
718 Boxster S
9.14 lb/hp
11.34 lb/hp
Boxster S 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
718 Boxster S
Boxster S 3.2
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
23 mpg
718 Boxster S
29 mpg
23 mpg
Boxster S 3.2
22 mpg
city
15 mpg
36 mpg
highway
31 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
491 mi
Range
382 mi
718 Boxster S
491 mi
382 mi
Boxster S 3.2
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
197 kWh
718 Boxster S
153.5 kWh
197 kWh
Boxster S 3.2
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
718 Boxster S
Boxster S 3.2
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
518 lb
Maximum Payload
463 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
