The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster 2.9 (09 - 12) vs. Porsche Boxster RS 60 (07 - 09)
€ 47,000
€ 63,900
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,900
ⓘ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, but the Boxster 2.9 is 0.5 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
Boxster 2.9
Boxster RS 60
50.9
70.9
77.9
50.5
70.9
77.9
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
50.9 in
Height
50.5 in
95.1
170.9
95.1
170.4
170.9 in
Length
170.4 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
95.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Boxster 2.9
Boxster RS 60
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3605 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.4 %
General
Boxster 2.9
Boxster RS 60
987
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Boxster 2.9
Boxster RS 60
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3.4 L / 166 cu in
252 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
299 hp
at 6250 rpm
Boxster 2.9
252 hp
299 hp
Boxster RS 60
201 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Boxster 2.9
201 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Boxster RS 60
Performance
Boxster 2.9
Boxster RS 60
163 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster 2.9
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster RS 60
▶ REPLAY
12.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.55 lb/hp
Boxster 2.9
12.34 lb/hp
10.55 lb/hp
Boxster RS 60
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster 2.9
Boxster RS 60
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Boxster 2.9
25 mpg
22 mpg
Boxster RS 60
17 mpg
city
15 mpg
34 mpg
highway
30 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
423 mi
Range
375 mi
Boxster 2.9
423 mi
375 mi
Boxster RS 60
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
200.8 kWh
Boxster 2.9
178.2 kWh
200.8 kWh
Boxster RS 60
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Boxster 2.9
Boxster RS 60
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
441 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
