The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche Boxster 2.7 Tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12)

€ 48,000
Porsche Boxster 2.7 Tiptronic (06 - 09) Boxster 2.7
€ 49,900
 Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12) Boxster 2.9
€ 48,000
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Boxster 2.7 is 0.5 inches shorter.
Boxster 2.7
Boxster 2.9
50.9
Blueprint Porsche Boxster 2.7 Tiptronic (06 - 09)
70.9
77.9
50.9
Blueprint Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12)
70.9
77.9
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
50.9 in
Height
50.9 in
Blueprint Porsche Boxster 2.7 Tiptronic (06 - 09)
95.1
170.4
Blueprint Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12)
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
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3671 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3682 lb
Porsche Boxster 2.7 Tiptronic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
242 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
252 hp
at 6400 rpm
Boxster 2.7
242 hp
252 hp
Boxster 2.9
201 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
201 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Boxster 2.7
201 lb‑ft
201 lb‑ft
Boxster 2.9

Performance

Boxster 2.7
Boxster 2.9
156 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Boxster 2.7

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Boxster 2.9

▶ REPLAY
13.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.6 lb/hp
Boxster 2.7
13.12 lb/hp
12.6 lb/hp
Boxster 2.9

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Boxster 2.7
Boxster 2.9
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Boxster 2.7
23 mpg
26 mpg
Boxster 2.9
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
31 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
386 mi
Range
437 mi
Boxster 2.7
386 mi
437 mi
Boxster 2.9
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
172.4 kWh
Boxster 2.7
195.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Boxster 2.9
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Boxster 2.7
Boxster 2.9
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data