The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche Boxster S PDK (12 - 16) vs. Porsche Boxster S 3.4 PDK (09 - 12)

€ 64,200
Porsche Boxster S PDK (12 - 16) Boxster S
€ 59,900
 Porsche Boxster S 3.4 PDK (09 - 12) Boxster S 3.4
€ 64,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,900

ⓘ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, but the Boxster S is 1.3 inches longer and 0.5 inches lower.
Boxster S
Boxster S 3.4
50.4
Blueprint Porsche Boxster S PDK (12 - 16)
70.9
77.9
50.9
Blueprint Porsche Boxster S 3.4 PDK (09 - 12)
70.9
77.9
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
50.4 in
Height
50.9 in
Blueprint Porsche Boxster S PDK (12 - 16)
97.4
172.2
Blueprint Porsche Boxster S 3.4 PDK (09 - 12)
95.1
170.9
172.2 in
Length
170.9 in
97.4 in
Wheelbase
95.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Boxster S
Boxster S 3.4
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3693 lb
Porsche Boxster S PDK (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.06 %
Porsche Boxster S 3.4 PDK (09 - 12)

General

Boxster S
Boxster S 3.4
981
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Boxster S
Boxster S 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
311 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 6400 rpm
Boxster S
311 hp
306 hp
Boxster S 3.4
266 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Boxster S
266 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Boxster S 3.4

Performance

Boxster S
Boxster S 3.4
172 mph
Maximum Speed
169 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Boxster S

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Boxster S 3.4

▶ REPLAY
10.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.48 lb/hp
Boxster S
10.1 lb/hp
10.48 lb/hp
Boxster S 3.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Boxster S
Boxster S 3.4
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Boxster S
29 mpg
25 mpg
Boxster S 3.4
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
38 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
497 mi
Range
423 mi
Boxster S
497 mi
423 mi
Boxster S 3.4
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
178.2 kWh
Boxster S
151.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
Boxster S 3.4
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Boxster S
Boxster S 3.4
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
573 lb
Maximum Payload
485 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data