The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12) vs. Porsche Boxster S 3.4 Black Edition PDK (11 - 12)
€ 49,900
€ 66,600
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Boxster 2.9 and the Boxster S 3.4 are absolutely identical. Both are 170.9 inches long, 70.9 inches wide and 50.9 inches tall.
Boxster 2.9
Boxster S 3.4
50.9
70.9
77.9
50.9
70.9
77.9
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
50.9 in
Height
50.9 in
95.1
170.9
95.1
170.9
170.9 in
Length
170.9 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
95.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Boxster 2.9
Boxster S 3.4
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3693 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.03 %
General
Boxster 2.9
Boxster S 3.4
987
Generation
987
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 S 3.4
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
316 hp
at 7200 rpm
Boxster 2.9
252 hp
316 hp
Boxster S 3.4
201 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Boxster 2.9
201 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Boxster S 3.4
Performance
Boxster 2.9
Boxster S 3.4
162 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster 2.9
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster S 3.4
▶ REPLAY
12.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.15 lb/hp
Boxster 2.9
12.6 lb/hp
10.15 lb/hp
Boxster S 3.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster 2.9
Boxster S 3.4
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Boxster 2.9
26 mpg
25 mpg
Boxster S 3.4
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
36 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
437 mi
Range
423 mi
Boxster 2.9
437 mi
423 mi
Boxster S 3.4
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).
178.2 kWh
Boxster 2.9
172.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
Boxster S 3.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Boxster 2.9
Boxster S 3.4
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
507 lb
Maximum Payload
485 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
