The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12) vs. Porsche 718 Boxster S (16 - 18)
€ 49,900
€ 67,200
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,200
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter and 0.5 inches taller.
Boxster 2.9
718 Boxster S
50.9
70.9
77.9
50.4
70.9
78.5
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
50.9 in
Height
50.4 in
95.1
170.9
97.4
172.4
170.9 in
Length
172.4 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
97.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Boxster 2.9
718 Boxster S
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3671 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.69 %
General
Boxster 2.9
718 Boxster S
987
Generation
982
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Boxster 2.9
718 Boxster S
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
252 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6500 rpm
Boxster 2.9
252 hp
345 hp
718 Boxster S
201 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Boxster 2.9
201 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
718 Boxster S
Performance
Boxster 2.9
718 Boxster S
162 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster 2.9
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
718 Boxster S
▶ REPLAY
12.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.14 lb/hp
Boxster 2.9
12.6 lb/hp
9.14 lb/hp
718 Boxster S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster 2.9
718 Boxster S
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Boxster 2.9
26 mpg
29 mpg
718 Boxster S
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
36 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
437 mi
Range
491 mi
Boxster 2.9
437 mi
491 mi
718 Boxster S
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
153.5 kWh
Boxster 2.9
172.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
718 Boxster S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Boxster 2.9
718 Boxster S
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
507 lb
Maximum Payload
518 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
