The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 718 Boxster S PDK (19 - ..) vs. Porsche Boxster Spyder (15 - 16)
€ 71,700

€ 79,900

€ 71,700
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 S is 1.4 inches shorter and 0.7 inches taller.
718 Boxster S
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 S
Boxster Spyder
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3737 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.78 %

General
718 Boxster S
Boxster Spyder
982
Generation
981
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 S
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
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.8 L / 186 cu in
345 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
370 hp
at 6700 rpm
718 Boxster S
345 hp
370 hp
Boxster Spyder
310 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
718 Boxster S
310 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Boxster Spyder
Performance
718 Boxster S
Boxster Spyder
177 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

718 Boxster S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Boxster Spyder
▶ REPLAY
9.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.28 lb/hp
718 Boxster S
9.33 lb/hp
8.28 lb/hp
Boxster Spyder
Fuel Economy / Emissions
718 Boxster S
Boxster Spyder
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
24 mpg
718 Boxster S
28 mpg
24 mpg
Boxster Spyder
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
31 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
468 mi
Range
339 mi
718 Boxster S
468 mi
339 mi
Boxster Spyder
Environmental Impact
161.1 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 S
161.1 kWh
187.5 kWh
Boxster Spyder
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
343 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
718 Boxster S
Boxster Spyder
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
518 lb
Maximum Payload
573 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data