The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12) vs. Porsche Boxster GTS (14 - 16)
€ 49,900
€ 71,300
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Boxster 2.9 is 2.4 inches shorter and 0.7 inches taller.
Boxster 2.9
Boxster GTS
50.9
70.9
77.9
50.1
70.9
77.9
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
50.9 in
Height
50.1 in
95.1
170.9
97.4
173.4
170.9 in
Length
173.4 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
97.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Boxster 2.9
Boxster GTS
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3649 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.39 %
General
Boxster 2.9
Boxster GTS
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 GTS
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
325 hp
at 6700 rpm
Boxster 2.9
252 hp
325 hp
Boxster GTS
201 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Boxster 2.9
201 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Boxster GTS
Performance
Boxster 2.9
Boxster GTS
162 mph
Maximum Speed
175 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster 2.9
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster GTS
▶ REPLAY
12.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 lb/hp
Boxster 2.9
12.6 lb/hp
9.63 lb/hp
Boxster GTS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster 2.9
Boxster GTS
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Boxster 2.9
26 mpg
26 mpg
Boxster GTS
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
36 mpg
highway
33 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
437 mi
Range
442 mi
Boxster 2.9
437 mi
442 mi
Boxster GTS
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).
170.4 kWh
Boxster 2.9
172.4 kWh
170.4 kWh
Boxster GTS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Boxster 2.9
Boxster GTS
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
507 lb
Maximum Payload
518 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
