The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster S 3.2 (04 - 06) vs. Porsche Boxster S 3.4 Black Edition (11 - 12)
€ 52,300
€ 63,400
€ 52,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,400
ⓘ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 width, but the Boxster S 3.2 is 0.5 inches shorter and 0 inches taller.
Boxster S 3.2
Boxster S 3.4
51
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
51 in
Height
50.9 in
95.1
170.4
95.1
170.9
170.4 in
Length
170.9 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
95.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Boxster S 3.2
Boxster S 3.4
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3627 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.7 %
General
Boxster S 3.2
Boxster S 3.4
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 S 3.2
Boxster S 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
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3.4 L / 166 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 7200 rpm
Boxster S 3.2
276 hp
316 hp
Boxster S 3.4
236 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Boxster S 3.2
236 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Boxster S 3.4
Performance
Boxster S 3.2
Boxster S 3.4
167 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster S 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster S 3.4
▶ REPLAY
11.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.98 lb/hp
Boxster S 3.2
11.34 lb/hp
9.98 lb/hp
Boxster S 3.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster S 3.2
Boxster S 3.4
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Boxster S 3.2
23 mpg
24 mpg
Boxster S 3.4
15 mpg
city
16 mpg
31 mpg
highway
33 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
382 mi
Range
406 mi
Boxster S 3.2
382 mi
406 mi
Boxster S 3.4
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).
185.7 kWh
Boxster S 3.2
197 kWh
185.7 kWh
Boxster S 3.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Boxster S 3.2
Boxster S 3.4
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
463 lb
Maximum Payload
474 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
