The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster S (12 - 16) vs. Porsche Boxster Spyder 3.4 PDK (10 - 12)
€ 61,400

€ 67,100

€ 61,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,100
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer and 2 inches taller.
Boxster S
Boxster Spyder 3.4
50.4
70.9
77.9
48.5
70.9
77.9
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
50.4 in
Height
48.5 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 S
Boxster Spyder 3.4
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3649 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %

General
Boxster S
Boxster Spyder 3.4
981
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Boxster S
Boxster Spyder 3.4
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
3.4 L / 166 cu in
311 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 7200 rpm
Boxster S
311 hp
316 hp
Boxster Spyder 3.4
266 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Boxster S
266 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Performance
Boxster S
Boxster Spyder 3.4
173 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Boxster S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Boxster Spyder 3.4
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9.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.59 lb/hp
Boxster S
9.89 lb/hp
9.59 lb/hp
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster S
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Boxster S
27 mpg
25 mpg
Boxster Spyder 3.4
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
34 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
452 mi
Range
361 mi
Boxster S
452 mi
361 mi
Boxster Spyder 3.4
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).
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).
176.2 kWh
Boxster S
166.7 kWh
176.2 kWh
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Boxster S
Boxster Spyder 3.4
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
573 lb
Maximum Payload
452 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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