The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12) vs. Porsche Boxster (12 - 16)
€ 49,900
€ 50,000
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,000
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Boxster 2.9
Boxster
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
97.4
172.2
170.9 in
Length
172.2 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
97.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Boxster 2.9
Boxster
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3627 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.81 %
General
Boxster 2.9
Boxster
987
Generation
981
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
Boxster
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
2.7 L / 132 cu in
252 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6700 rpm
Boxster 2.9
252 hp
261 hp
Boxster
201 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Boxster 2.9
201 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Boxster
Performance
Boxster 2.9
Boxster
162 mph
Maximum Speed
164 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster 2.9
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster
▶ REPLAY
12.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.7 lb/hp
Boxster 2.9
12.6 lb/hp
11.7 lb/hp
Boxster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster 2.9
Boxster
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Boxster 2.9
26 mpg
29 mpg
Boxster
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
36 mpg
highway
37 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
437 mi
Range
485 mi
Boxster 2.9
437 mi
485 mi
Boxster
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).
155.3 kWh
Boxster 2.9
172.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
Boxster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Boxster 2.9
Boxster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
507 lb
Maximum Payload
573 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
