The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster S 3.2 Tiptronic (04 - 06) vs. Porsche Boxster Spyder (15 - 16)
€ 54,800
€ 79,900
€ 54,800
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 slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Boxster S 3.2 is 3.3 inches shorter and 1.3 inches taller.
Boxster S 3.2
Boxster Spyder
51
70.9
77.9
49.7
70.9
77.9
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
51 in
Height
49.7 in
95.1
170.4
97.4
173.8
170.4 in
Length
173.8 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
97.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Boxster S 3.2
Boxster Spyder
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.78 %
General
Boxster S 3.2
Boxster Spyder
987
Generation
981
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Boxster S 3.2
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
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3.8 L / 186 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
370 hp
at 6700 rpm
Boxster S 3.2
276 hp
370 hp
Boxster Spyder
236 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Boxster S 3.2
236 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Boxster Spyder
Performance
Boxster S 3.2
Boxster Spyder
162 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster S 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster Spyder
▶ REPLAY
11.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.28 lb/hp
Boxster S 3.2
11.66 lb/hp
8.28 lb/hp
Boxster Spyder
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster S 3.2
Boxster Spyder
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Boxster S 3.2
21 mpg
24 mpg
Boxster Spyder
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
30 mpg
highway
31 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
362 mi
Range
339 mi
Boxster S 3.2
362 mi
339 mi
Boxster Spyder
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
187.5 kWh
Boxster S 3.2
208.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
Boxster Spyder
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Boxster S 3.2
Boxster Spyder
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
