The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 718 Boxster S PDK (16 - 18) vs. Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12)
€ 70,000
€ 49,900
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the 718 Boxster S is 1.5 inches longer and 0.5 inches lower.
718 Boxster S
Boxster 2.9
50.4
70.9
78.5
50.9
70.9
77.9
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
50.4 in
Height
50.9 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 S
Boxster 2.9
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3737 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.37 %
General
718 Boxster S
Boxster 2.9
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
718 Boxster S
Boxster 2.9
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
2.9 L / 142 cu in
345 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
252 hp
at 6400 rpm
718 Boxster S
345 hp
252 hp
Boxster 2.9
310 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
201 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
718 Boxster S
310 lb‑ft
201 lb‑ft
Boxster 2.9
Performance
718 Boxster S
Boxster 2.9
177 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
718 Boxster S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster 2.9
▶ REPLAY
9.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.6 lb/hp
718 Boxster S
9.33 lb/hp
12.6 lb/hp
Boxster 2.9
Fuel Economy / Emissions
718 Boxster S
Boxster 2.9
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
26 mpg
718 Boxster S
32 mpg
26 mpg
Boxster 2.9
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
39 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
545 mi
Range
437 mi
718 Boxster S
545 mi
437 mi
Boxster 2.9
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
172.4 kWh
718 Boxster S
138.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Boxster 2.9
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
718 Boxster S
Boxster 2.9
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
518 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
