The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster 2.9 (09 - 12) vs. Porsche Boxster S 3.4 (09 - 12)
€ 47,000
€ 57,000
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Boxster 2.9 and the Boxster S 3.4 are absolutely identical. Both are 170.9 inches long, 70.9 inches wide and 50.9 inches tall.
Boxster 2.9
Boxster S 3.4
50.9
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
50.9 in
Height
50.9 in
95.1
170.9
95.1
170.9
170.9 in
Length
170.9 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
95.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Boxster 2.9
Boxster S 3.4
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3605 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3627 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.4 %
General
Boxster 2.9
Boxster S 3.4
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 S 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
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3.4 L / 166 cu in
252 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 6400 rpm
Boxster 2.9
252 hp
306 hp
Boxster S 3.4
201 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Boxster 2.9
201 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Boxster S 3.4
Performance
Boxster 2.9
Boxster S 3.4
163 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster 2.9
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster S 3.4
▶ REPLAY
12.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
Boxster 2.9
12.34 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
Boxster S 3.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster 2.9
Boxster S 3.4
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Boxster 2.9
25 mpg
24 mpg
Boxster S 3.4
17 mpg
city
16 mpg
34 mpg
highway
33 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
423 mi
Range
406 mi
Boxster 2.9
423 mi
406 mi
Boxster S 3.4
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).
185.7 kWh
Boxster 2.9
178.2 kWh
185.7 kWh
Boxster S 3.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Boxster 2.9
Boxster S 3.4
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
474 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
