The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster (12 - 16) vs. Porsche Boxster S 3.2 Tiptronic (04 - 06)
€ 50,000
€ 54,800
€ 50,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,800
ⓘ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 Boxster is 1.8 inches longer and 0.5 inches lower.
Boxster
Boxster S 3.2
50.5
70.9
77.9
51
70.9
77.9
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
50.5 in
Height
51 in
97.4
172.2
95.1
170.4
172.2 in
Length
170.4 in
97.4 in
Wheelbase
95.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Boxster
Boxster S 3.2
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3627 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.13 %
General
Boxster
Boxster S 3.2
981
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Boxster
Boxster S 3.2
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
261 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Boxster
261 hp
276 hp
Boxster S 3.2
207 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Boxster
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Boxster S 3.2
Performance
Boxster
Boxster S 3.2
164 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster S 3.2
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11.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.66 lb/hp
Boxster
11.7 lb/hp
11.66 lb/hp
Boxster S 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster
Boxster S 3.2
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Boxster
29 mpg
21 mpg
Boxster S 3.2
21 mpg
city
14 mpg
37 mpg
highway
30 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
485 mi
Range
362 mi
Boxster
485 mi
362 mi
Boxster S 3.2
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
208.4 kWh
Boxster
155.3 kWh
208.4 kWh
Boxster S 3.2
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Boxster
Boxster S 3.2
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
573 lb
Maximum Payload
463 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
