The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster 2.7 Tiptronic (04 - 06) vs. Porsche Boxster 2.9 (09 - 12)
€ 45,900
€ 47,000
€ 45,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000
ⓘ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 Boxster 2.7 is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
Boxster 2.7
Boxster 2.9
51
70.9
77.9
50.9
70.9
77.9
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
51 in
Height
50.9 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 2.9
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3649 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3605 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.4 %
General
Boxster 2.7
Boxster 2.9
987
Generation
987
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Boxster 2.7
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
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
237 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
252 hp
at 6400 rpm
Boxster 2.7
237 hp
252 hp
Boxster 2.9
199 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
201 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Boxster 2.7
199 lb‑ft
201 lb‑ft
Boxster 2.9
Performance
Boxster 2.7
Boxster 2.9
155 mph
Maximum Speed
163 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster 2.7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster 2.9
▶ REPLAY
13.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.34 lb/hp
Boxster 2.7
13.3 lb/hp
12.34 lb/hp
Boxster 2.9
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster 2.7
Boxster 2.9
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Boxster 2.7
22 mpg
25 mpg
Boxster 2.9
15 mpg
city
17 mpg
30 mpg
highway
34 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
379 mi
Range
423 mi
Boxster 2.7
379 mi
423 mi
Boxster 2.9
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
178.2 kWh
Boxster 2.7
198.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
Boxster 2.9
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Boxster 2.7
Boxster 2.9
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
