The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster S 3.4 PDK (09 - 12) vs. Porsche Boxster S 3.4 Tiptronic (06 - 09)
€ 59,900

€ 57,400

€ 59,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,400
ⓘ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 and height, but the Boxster S 3.4 PDK is 0.5 inches longer.
Boxster S 3.4 PDK
Boxster S 3.4 Tiptronic
50.9
70.9
77.9
50.9
70.9
77.9
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
50.9 in
Height
50.9 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 PDK
Boxster S 3.4 Tiptronic
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3693 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.02 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Boxster S 3.4 PDK
Boxster S 3.4 Tiptronic
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
306 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
291 hp
at 6250 rpm
Boxster S 3.4 PDK
306 hp
291 hp
Boxster S 3.4 Tiptronic
266 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Boxster S 3.4 PDK
266 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Boxster S 3.4 Tiptronic
Performance
Boxster S 3.4 PDK
Boxster S 3.4 Tiptronic
169 mph
Maximum Speed
164 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Boxster S 3.4 PDK
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Boxster S 3.4 Tiptronic
▶ REPLAY
10.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Boxster S 3.4 PDK
10.48 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
Boxster S 3.4 Tiptronic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster S 3.4 PDK
Boxster S 3.4 Tiptronic
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Boxster S 3.4 PDK
25 mpg
21 mpg
Boxster S 3.4 Tiptronic
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
36 mpg
highway
30 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
423 mi
Range
362 mi
Boxster S 3.4 PDK
423 mi
362 mi
Boxster S 3.4 Tiptronic
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).
208.4 kWh
Boxster S 3.4 PDK
178.2 kWh
208.4 kWh
Boxster S 3.4 Tiptronic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Boxster S 3.4 PDK
Boxster S 3.4 Tiptronic
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
485 lb
Maximum Payload
441 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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