The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12) vs. Porsche 718 Spyder (19 - ..)
€ 49,900
€ 93,400
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,400
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter and 1.3 inches taller.
Boxster 2.9
718 Spyder
50.9
70.9
77.9
49.5
70.9
78.5
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
50.9 in
Height
49.5 in
95.1
170.9
97.8
174.4
170.9 in
Length
174.4 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
97.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Boxster 2.9
718 Spyder
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.67 %
General
Boxster 2.9
718 Spyder
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 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
4 L / 196 cu in
252 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7600 rpm
Boxster 2.9
252 hp
414 hp
718 Spyder
201 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Boxster 2.9
201 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
718 Spyder
Performance
Boxster 2.9
718 Spyder
162 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster 2.9
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
718 Spyder
▶ REPLAY
12.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.96 lb/hp
Boxster 2.9
12.6 lb/hp
7.96 lb/hp
718 Spyder
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster 2.9
718 Spyder
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Boxster 2.9
26 mpg
22 mpg
718 Spyder
17 mpg
city
15 mpg
36 mpg
highway
29 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
437 mi
Range
365 mi
Boxster 2.9
437 mi
365 mi
718 Spyder
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).
206.5 kWh
Boxster 2.9
172.4 kWh
206.5 kWh
718 Spyder
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Boxster 2.9
718 Spyder
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
507 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
