The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12) vs. Porsche Boxster S PDK (12 - 16)
€ 49,900
€ 64,200
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,200
ⓘ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 S
50.9
70.9
77.9
50.4
70.9
77.9
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
50.9 in
Height
50.4 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 S
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3715 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.04 %
General
Boxster 2.9
Boxster S
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 S
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
311 hp
at 6700 rpm
Boxster 2.9
252 hp
311 hp
Boxster S
201 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Boxster 2.9
201 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Boxster S
Performance
Boxster 2.9
Boxster S
162 mph
Maximum Speed
172 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 S
▶ REPLAY
12.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.1 lb/hp
Boxster 2.9
12.6 lb/hp
10.1 lb/hp
Boxster S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster 2.9
Boxster S
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Boxster 2.9
26 mpg
29 mpg
Boxster S
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
36 mpg
highway
38 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
437 mi
Range
497 mi
Boxster 2.9
437 mi
497 mi
Boxster S
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).
151.6 kWh
Boxster 2.9
172.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Boxster S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Boxster 2.9
Boxster S
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
