The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster S 3.4 Black Edition PDK (11 - 12) vs. Porsche Boxster S (12 - 16)
€ 66,600

€ 61,400

€ 66,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,400
ⓘ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 3.4 is 1.3 inches shorter and 0.5 inches taller.
Boxster S 3.4
Boxster S
50.9
70.9
77.9
50.4
70.9
77.9
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
50.9 in
Height
50.4 in
95.1
170.9
97.4
172.2
170.9 in
Length
172.2 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
97.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Boxster S 3.4
Boxster S
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3693 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3649 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.12 %

General
Boxster S 3.4
Boxster S
987
Generation
981
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Boxster S 3.4
Boxster S
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
311 hp
at 6700 rpm
Boxster S 3.4
316 hp
311 hp
Boxster S
273 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Boxster S 3.4
273 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Boxster S
Performance
Boxster S 3.4
Boxster S
170 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Boxster S 3.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Boxster S
▶ REPLAY
10.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.89 lb/hp
Boxster S 3.4
10.15 lb/hp
9.89 lb/hp
Boxster S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster S 3.4
Boxster S
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Boxster S 3.4
25 mpg
27 mpg
Boxster S
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
36 mpg
highway
34 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
423 mi
Range
452 mi
Boxster S 3.4
423 mi
452 mi
Boxster S
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
166.7 kWh
Boxster S 3.4
178.2 kWh
166.7 kWh
Boxster S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Boxster S 3.4
Boxster S
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
485 lb
Maximum Payload
573 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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