The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster S 3.4 Tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. Porsche Boxster Spyder 3.4 (10 - 12)
€ 57,400
€ 64,100
€ 57,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,100
ⓘ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 width, but the Boxster S 3.4 is 0.5 inches shorter and 2.4 inches taller.
Boxster S 3.4
Boxster Spyder 3.4
50.9
70.9
77.9
48.5
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
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 Spyder 3.4
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3428 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.18 %
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
291 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 7200 rpm
Boxster S 3.4
291 hp
316 hp
Boxster Spyder 3.4
251 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Boxster S 3.4
251 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Performance
Boxster S 3.4
Boxster Spyder 3.4
164 mph
Maximum Speed
166 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster S 3.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster Spyder 3.4
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.42 lb/hp
Boxster S 3.4
11.14 lb/hp
9.42 lb/hp
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster S 3.4
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Boxster S 3.4
21 mpg
24 mpg
Boxster Spyder 3.4
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
30 mpg
highway
33 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
362 mi
Range
346 mi
Boxster S 3.4
362 mi
346 mi
Boxster Spyder 3.4
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).
183.8 kWh
Boxster S 3.4
208.4 kWh
183.8 kWh
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Boxster S 3.4
Boxster Spyder 3.4
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
441 lb
Maximum Payload
452 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
