The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12) vs. Porsche Boxster PDK (12 - 16)

€ 49,900
Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12) Boxster 2.9
€ 52,800
 Porsche Boxster PDK (12 - 16) Boxster
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800

ⓘ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
Blueprint Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12)
70.9
77.9
50.5
Blueprint Porsche Boxster PDK (12 - 16)
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
Blueprint Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12)
95.1
170.9
Blueprint Porsche Boxster PDK (12 - 16)
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
3120 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3693 lb
Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.73 %
Porsche Boxster PDK (12 - 16)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
163 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Boxster 2.9

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Boxster

▶ REPLAY
12.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.95 lb/hp
Boxster 2.9
12.6 lb/hp
11.95 lb/hp
Boxster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Boxster 2.9
Boxster
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Boxster 2.9
26 mpg
31 mpg
Boxster
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
36 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
437 mi
Range
516 mi
Boxster 2.9
437 mi
516 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).
145.8 kWh
Boxster 2.9
172.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Boxster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 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