The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 718 Spyder (19 - ..) vs. Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12)
€ 93,400
€ 49,900
€ 93,400
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the 718 Spyder is 3.5 inches longer and 1.3 inches lower.
718 Spyder
Boxster 2.9
49.5
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
49.5 in
Height
50.9 in
97.8
174.4
95.1
170.9
174.4 in
Length
170.9 in
97.8 in
Wheelbase
95.1 in
Vehicle Weight
718 Spyder
Boxster 2.9
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.67 %
General
718 Spyder
Boxster 2.9
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
718 Spyder
Boxster 2.9
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
414 hp
at 7600 rpm
Power
252 hp
at 6400 rpm
718 Spyder
414 hp
252 hp
Boxster 2.9
310 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
201 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
718 Spyder
310 lb‑ft
201 lb‑ft
Boxster 2.9
Performance
718 Spyder
Boxster 2.9
187 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 Spyder
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster 2.9
▶ REPLAY
7.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.6 lb/hp
718 Spyder
7.96 lb/hp
12.6 lb/hp
Boxster 2.9
Fuel Economy / Emissions
718 Spyder
Boxster 2.9
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
26 mpg
718 Spyder
22 mpg
26 mpg
Boxster 2.9
15 mpg
city
17 mpg
29 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
365 mi
Range
437 mi
718 Spyder
365 mi
437 mi
Boxster 2.9
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
172.4 kWh
718 Spyder
206.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Boxster 2.9
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
404 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
718 Spyder
Boxster 2.9
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
