The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster 2.9 (09 - 12) vs. Porsche Boxster Spyder (15 - 16)
€ 47,000
€ 79,900
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Boxster 2.9 is 2.8 inches shorter and 1.2 inches taller.
Boxster 2.9
Boxster Spyder
50.9
70.9
77.9
49.7
70.9
77.9
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
50.9 in
Height
49.7 in
95.1
170.9
97.4
173.8
170.9 in
Length
173.8 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
97.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Boxster 2.9
Boxster Spyder
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3605 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.42 %
General
Boxster 2.9
Boxster Spyder
987
Generation
981
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 Spyder
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
3.8 L / 186 cu in
252 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
370 hp
at 6700 rpm
Boxster 2.9
252 hp
370 hp
Boxster Spyder
201 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Boxster 2.9
201 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Boxster Spyder
Performance
Boxster 2.9
Boxster Spyder
163 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster 2.9
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster Spyder
▶ REPLAY
12.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.28 lb/hp
Boxster 2.9
12.34 lb/hp
8.28 lb/hp
Boxster Spyder
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster 2.9
Boxster Spyder
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Boxster 2.9
25 mpg
24 mpg
Boxster Spyder
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
34 mpg
highway
31 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
423 mi
Range
339 mi
Boxster 2.9
423 mi
339 mi
Boxster Spyder
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).
187.5 kWh
Boxster 2.9
178.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
Boxster Spyder
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Boxster 2.9
Boxster Spyder
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
573 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
