The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster S 3.2 (04 - 06) vs. Porsche Boxster Spyder 3.4 PDK (10 - 12)
€ 52,300
€ 67,100
€ 52,300
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 3.2 is 0.5 inches shorter and 2.5 inches taller.
Boxster S 3.2
Boxster Spyder 3.4
51
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
51 in
Height
48.5 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 Spyder 3.4
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.16 %
General
Boxster S 3.2
Boxster Spyder 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Boxster S 3.2
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
3.2 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 Spyder 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 Spyder 3.4
Performance
Boxster S 3.2
Boxster Spyder 3.4
167 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster S 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster Spyder 3.4
▶ REPLAY
11.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.59 lb/hp
Boxster S 3.2
11.34 lb/hp
9.59 lb/hp
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster S 3.2
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Boxster S 3.2
23 mpg
25 mpg
Boxster Spyder 3.4
15 mpg
city
17 mpg
31 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
382 mi
Range
361 mi
Boxster S 3.2
382 mi
361 mi
Boxster Spyder 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).
176.2 kWh
Boxster S 3.2
197 kWh
176.2 kWh
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Boxster S 3.2
Boxster Spyder 3.4
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
463 lb
Maximum Payload
452 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
