The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster S 3.4 PDK (09 - 12) vs. Porsche 718 Boxster PDK (16 - 18)
€ 59,900
€ 57,500
€ 59,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,500
ⓘ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 3.4 is 1.5 inches shorter and 0.5 inches taller.
Boxster S 3.4
718 Boxster
50.9
70.9
77.9
50.4
70.9
78.5
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
50.9 in
Height
50.4 in
95.1
170.9
97.4
172.4
170.9 in
Length
172.4 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
97.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Boxster S 3.4
718 Boxster
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3693 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3715 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.03 %
General
Boxster S 3.4
718 Boxster
987
Generation
982
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Boxster S 3.4
718 Boxster
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6500 rpm
Boxster S 3.4
306 hp
296 hp
718 Boxster
266 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Boxster S 3.4
266 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
718 Boxster
Performance
Boxster S 3.4
718 Boxster
169 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster S 3.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
718 Boxster
▶ REPLAY
10.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.73 lb/hp
Boxster S 3.4
10.48 lb/hp
10.73 lb/hp
718 Boxster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster S 3.4
718 Boxster
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Boxster S 3.4
25 mpg
34 mpg
718 Boxster
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
36 mpg
highway
41 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
423 mi
Range
487 mi
Boxster S 3.4
423 mi
487 mi
718 Boxster
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).
130.7 kWh
Boxster S 3.4
178.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
718 Boxster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Boxster S 3.4
718 Boxster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
485 lb
Maximum Payload
540 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
