The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster S 3.4 Tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12)
€ 57,400
€ 49,900
€ 57,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘ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 is 0.5 inches shorter.
Boxster S 3.4
Boxster 2.9
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
170.4
95.1
170.9
170.4 in
Length
170.9 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
95.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Boxster S 3.4
Boxster 2.9
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.04 %
General
Boxster S 3.4
Boxster 2.9
987
Generation
987
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Boxster S 3.4
Boxster 2.9
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
2.9 L / 142 cu in
291 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
252 hp
at 6400 rpm
Boxster S 3.4
291 hp
252 hp
Boxster 2.9
251 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
201 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Boxster S 3.4
251 lb‑ft
201 lb‑ft
Boxster 2.9
Performance
Boxster S 3.4
Boxster 2.9
164 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster S 3.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster 2.9
▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.6 lb/hp
Boxster S 3.4
11.14 lb/hp
12.6 lb/hp
Boxster 2.9
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster S 3.4
Boxster 2.9
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Boxster S 3.4
21 mpg
26 mpg
Boxster 2.9
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
30 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
362 mi
Range
437 mi
Boxster S 3.4
362 mi
437 mi
Boxster 2.9
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
172.4 kWh
Boxster S 3.4
208.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Boxster 2.9
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Boxster S 3.4
Boxster 2.9
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
441 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
