The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster 2.7 (06 - 09) vs. Porsche Boxster Spyder 3.4 (10 - 12)
€ 45,300
€ 64,100
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,100
ⓘ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 2.7 is 0.5 inches shorter and 2.4 inches taller.
Boxster 2.7
Boxster Spyder 3.4
50.9
70.9
77.9
48.5
70.9
77.9
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
50.9 in
Height
48.5 in
95.1
170.4
95.1
170.9
170.4 in
Length
170.9 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
95.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Boxster 2.7
Boxster Spyder 3.4
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3428 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.17 %
General
Boxster 2.7
Boxster Spyder 3.4
987
Generation
987
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Boxster 2.7
Boxster Spyder 3.4
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
3.4 L / 166 cu in
242 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 7200 rpm
Boxster 2.7
242 hp
316 hp
Boxster Spyder 3.4
201 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Boxster 2.7
201 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Performance
Boxster 2.7
Boxster Spyder 3.4
160 mph
Maximum Speed
166 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster 2.7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster Spyder 3.4
▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.42 lb/hp
Boxster 2.7
12.57 lb/hp
9.42 lb/hp
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster 2.7
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Boxster 2.7
25 mpg
24 mpg
Boxster Spyder 3.4
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
33 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
428 mi
Range
346 mi
Boxster 2.7
428 mi
346 mi
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
183.8 kWh
Boxster 2.7
176.2 kWh
183.8 kWh
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Boxster 2.7
Boxster Spyder 3.4
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
529 lb
Maximum Payload
452 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
