The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster S 3.4 (09 - 12) vs. Porsche Boxster S 3.2 (04 - 06)
€ 57,000
€ 52,300
€ 57,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,300
ⓘ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 3.4 is 0.5 inches longer and 0 inches lower.
Boxster S 3.4
Boxster S 3.2
50.9
70.9
77.9
51
70.9
77.9
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
50.9 in
Height
51 in
95.1
170.9
95.1
170.4
170.9 in
Length
170.4 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
95.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Boxster S 3.4
Boxster S 3.2
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3627 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.7 %
General
Boxster S 3.4
Boxster S 3.2
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 3.4
Boxster S 3.2
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
3.2 L / 157 cu in
306 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Boxster S 3.4
306 hp
276 hp
Boxster S 3.2
266 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Boxster S 3.4
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Boxster S 3.2
Performance
Boxster S 3.4
Boxster S 3.2
170 mph
Maximum Speed
167 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster S 3.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster S 3.2
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10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.34 lb/hp
Boxster S 3.4
10.3 lb/hp
11.34 lb/hp
Boxster S 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster S 3.4
Boxster S 3.2
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Boxster S 3.4
24 mpg
23 mpg
Boxster S 3.2
16 mpg
city
15 mpg
33 mpg
highway
31 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
406 mi
Range
382 mi
Boxster S 3.4
406 mi
382 mi
Boxster S 3.2
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
197 kWh
Boxster S 3.4
185.7 kWh
197 kWh
Boxster S 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Boxster S 3.4
Boxster S 3.2
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
474 lb
Maximum Payload
463 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
