The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster PDK (12 - 16) vs. Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12)
€ 52,800
€ 49,900
€ 52,800
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Boxster is 1.3 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Boxster
Boxster 2.9
50.5
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
50.5 in
Height
50.9 in
97.4
172.2
95.1
170.9
172.2 in
Length
170.9 in
97.4 in
Wheelbase
95.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Boxster
Boxster 2.9
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3693 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.73 %
General
Boxster
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
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
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
261 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
252 hp
at 6400 rpm
Boxster
261 hp
252 hp
Boxster 2.9
207 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
201 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Boxster
207 lb‑ft
201 lb‑ft
Boxster 2.9
Performance
Boxster
Boxster 2.9
163 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster 2.9
▶ REPLAY
11.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.6 lb/hp
Boxster
11.95 lb/hp
12.6 lb/hp
Boxster 2.9
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster
Boxster 2.9
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Boxster
31 mpg
26 mpg
Boxster 2.9
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
40 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
516 mi
Range
437 mi
Boxster
516 mi
437 mi
Boxster 2.9
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
172.4 kWh
Boxster
145.8 kWh
172.4 kWh
Boxster 2.9
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Boxster
Boxster 2.9
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
573 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
