The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche Boxster S 3.4 Black Edition (11 - 12) vs. Porsche Boxster Spyder 3.4 PDK (10 - 12)

€ 63,400
Porsche Boxster S 3.4 Black Edition (11 - 12) Boxster S 3.4
€ 67,100
 Porsche Boxster Spyder 3.4 PDK (10 - 12) Boxster Spyder 3.4
€ 63,400
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 length and width, but the Boxster S 3.4 is 2.5 inches taller.
Boxster S 3.4
Boxster Spyder 3.4
50.9
Blueprint Porsche Boxster S 3.4 Black Edition (11 - 12)
70.9
77.9
48.5
Blueprint Porsche Boxster Spyder 3.4 PDK (10 - 12)
70.9
77.9
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
50.9 in
Height
48.5 in
Blueprint Porsche Boxster S 3.4 Black Edition (11 - 12)
95.1
170.9
Blueprint Porsche Boxster Spyder 3.4 PDK (10 - 12)
95.1
170.9
170.9 in
Length
170.9 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
95.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Boxster S 3.4
Boxster Spyder 3.4
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3627 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3483 lb
Porsche Boxster S 3.4 Black Edition (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.84 %
Porsche Boxster Spyder 3.4 PDK (10 - 12)

General

Boxster S 3.4
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 3.4
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
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
3.4 L / 166 cu in
316 hp
at 7200 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 7200 rpm
Boxster S 3.4
316 hp
316 hp
Boxster Spyder 3.4
273 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Boxster S 3.4
273 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Boxster Spyder 3.4

Performance

Boxster S 3.4
Boxster Spyder 3.4
171 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Boxster S 3.4

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Boxster Spyder 3.4

▶ REPLAY
9.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.59 lb/hp
Boxster S 3.4
9.98 lb/hp
9.59 lb/hp
Boxster Spyder 3.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Boxster S 3.4
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Boxster S 3.4
24 mpg
25 mpg
Boxster Spyder 3.4
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
33 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
406 mi
Range
361 mi
Boxster S 3.4
406 mi
361 mi
Boxster Spyder 3.4
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).
176.2 kWh
Boxster S 3.4
185.7 kWh
176.2 kWh
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Boxster S 3.4
Boxster Spyder 3.4
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
474 lb
Maximum Payload
452 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data