The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster S 3.2 (04 - 06) vs. Porsche Boxster PDK (12 - 16)
€ 52,300
€ 52,800
€ 52,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘ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 3.2 is 1.8 inches shorter and 0.5 inches taller.
Boxster S 3.2
Boxster
51
70.9
77.9
50.5
70.9
77.9
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
51 in
Height
50.5 in
95.1
170.4
97.4
172.2
170.4 in
Length
172.2 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
97.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Boxster S 3.2
Boxster
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3693 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
General
Boxster S 3.2
Boxster
987
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Boxster S 3.2
Boxster
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6700 rpm
Boxster S 3.2
276 hp
261 hp
Boxster
236 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Boxster S 3.2
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Boxster
Performance
Boxster S 3.2
Boxster
167 mph
Maximum Speed
163 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster S 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster
▶ REPLAY
11.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.95 lb/hp
Boxster S 3.2
11.34 lb/hp
11.95 lb/hp
Boxster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster S 3.2
Boxster
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Boxster S 3.2
23 mpg
31 mpg
Boxster
15 mpg
city
22 mpg
31 mpg
highway
40 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
382 mi
Range
516 mi
Boxster S 3.2
382 mi
516 mi
Boxster
Environmental Impact
197 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).
145.8 kWh
Boxster S 3.2
197 kWh
145.8 kWh
Boxster
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Boxster S 3.2
Boxster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
463 lb
Maximum Payload
573 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
