The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche Boxster GTS PDK (14 - 16) vs. Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12)

€ 74,700
Porsche Boxster GTS PDK (14 - 16) Boxster GTS
€ 49,900
 Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12) Boxster 2.9
€ 74,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900

ⓘ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 GTS is 2.4 inches longer and 0.7 inches lower.
Boxster GTS
Boxster 2.9
50.1
Blueprint Porsche Boxster GTS PDK (14 - 16)
70.9
77.9
50.9
Blueprint Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12)
70.9
77.9
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
50.1 in
Height
50.9 in
Blueprint Porsche Boxster GTS PDK (14 - 16)
97.4
173.4
Blueprint Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12)
95.1
170.9
173.4 in
Length
170.9 in
97.4 in
Wheelbase
95.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Boxster GTS
Boxster 2.9
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3682 lb
Porsche Boxster GTS PDK (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.69 %
Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12)

General

Boxster GTS
Boxster 2.9
981
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 GTS
Boxster 2.9
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
325 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
252 hp
at 6400 rpm
Boxster GTS
325 hp
252 hp
Boxster 2.9
273 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
201 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Boxster GTS
273 lb‑ft
201 lb‑ft
Boxster 2.9

Performance

Boxster GTS
Boxster 2.9
173 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Boxster GTS

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Boxster 2.9

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Boxster GTS
Boxster 2.9
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Boxster GTS
29 mpg
26 mpg
Boxster 2.9
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
37 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
437 mi
Boxster GTS
485 mi
437 mi
Boxster 2.9
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
172.4 kWh
Boxster GTS
155.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
Boxster 2.9
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Boxster GTS
Boxster 2.9
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
518 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data