The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster RS 60 (07 - 09) vs. Porsche Boxster 2.7 (04 - 06)
€ 63,900
€ 45,400
€ 63,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘ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 length and width, but the Boxster RS 60 is 0.5 inches lower.
Boxster RS 60
Boxster 2.7
50.5
70.9
77.9
51
70.9
77.9
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
50.5 in
Height
51 in
95.1
170.4
95.1
170.4
170.4 in
Length
170.4 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
95.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Boxster RS 60
Boxster 2.7
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.19 %
General
Boxster RS 60
Boxster 2.7
987
Generation
987
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Boxster RS 60
Boxster 2.7
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
2.7 L / 132 cu in
299 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 6400 rpm
Boxster RS 60
299 hp
237 hp
Boxster 2.7
251 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Boxster RS 60
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Boxster 2.7
Performance
Boxster RS 60
Boxster 2.7
170 mph
Maximum Speed
159 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster RS 60
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster 2.7
▶ REPLAY
10.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.74 lb/hp
Boxster RS 60
10.55 lb/hp
12.74 lb/hp
Boxster 2.7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster RS 60
Boxster 2.7
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Boxster RS 60
22 mpg
24 mpg
Boxster 2.7
15 mpg
city
17 mpg
30 mpg
highway
33 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
375 mi
Range
406 mi
Boxster RS 60
375 mi
406 mi
Boxster 2.7
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
185.7 kWh
Boxster RS 60
200.8 kWh
185.7 kWh
Boxster 2.7
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Boxster RS 60
Boxster 2.7
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
441 lb
Maximum Payload
529 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
