The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche Boxster S (12 - 16) vs. Porsche Boxster Spyder (15 - 16)

€ 61,400
Porsche Boxster S (12 - 16) Boxster S
€ 79,900
 Porsche Boxster Spyder (15 - 16) Boxster Spyder
€ 61,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,900

ⓘ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 S is 1.6 inches shorter and 0.7 inches taller.
Boxster S
Boxster Spyder
50.4
Blueprint Porsche Boxster S (12 - 16)
70.9
77.9
49.7
Blueprint Porsche Boxster Spyder (15 - 16)
70.9
77.9
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
50.4 in
Height
49.7 in
Blueprint Porsche Boxster S (12 - 16)
97.4
172.2
Blueprint Porsche Boxster Spyder (15 - 16)
97.4
173.8
172.2 in
Length
173.8 in
97.4 in
Wheelbase
97.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Boxster S
Boxster Spyder
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3649 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
Porsche Boxster S (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
Porsche Boxster Spyder (15 - 16)

General

Boxster S
Boxster Spyder
981
Generation
981
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 S
Boxster Spyder
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
3.8 L / 186 cu in
311 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
370 hp
at 6700 rpm
Boxster S
311 hp
370 hp
Boxster Spyder
266 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Boxster S
266 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Boxster Spyder

Performance

Boxster S
Boxster Spyder
173 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Boxster S

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Boxster Spyder

▶ REPLAY
9.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.28 lb/hp
Boxster S
9.89 lb/hp
8.28 lb/hp
Boxster Spyder

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Boxster S
Boxster Spyder
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Boxster S
27 mpg
24 mpg
Boxster Spyder
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
34 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
452 mi
Range
339 mi
Boxster S
452 mi
339 mi
Boxster Spyder
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
187.5 kWh
Boxster S
166.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
Boxster Spyder
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Boxster S
Boxster Spyder
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
573 lb
Maximum Payload
573 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data