The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche Boxster Spyder (15 - 16) vs. Porsche 718 Boxster (16 - 18)

€ 79,900
Porsche Boxster Spyder (15 - 16) Boxster Spyder
€ 54,700
 Porsche 718 Boxster (16 - 18) 718 Boxster
€ 79,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,700

ⓘ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 Spyder is 1.4 inches longer and 0.7 inches lower.
Boxster Spyder
718 Boxster
49.7
Blueprint Porsche Boxster Spyder (15 - 16)
70.9
77.9
50.4
Blueprint Porsche 718 Boxster (16 - 18)
70.9
78.5
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
49.7 in
Height
50.4 in
Blueprint Porsche Boxster Spyder (15 - 16)
97.4
173.8
Blueprint Porsche 718 Boxster (16 - 18)
97.4
172.4
173.8 in
Length
172.4 in
97.4 in
Wheelbase
97.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Boxster Spyder
718 Boxster
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3649 lb
Porsche Boxster Spyder (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.42 %
Porsche 718 Boxster (16 - 18)

General

Boxster Spyder
718 Boxster
981
Generation
982
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Boxster Spyder
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
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
370 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6500 rpm
Boxster Spyder
370 hp
296 hp
718 Boxster
310 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Boxster Spyder
310 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
718 Boxster

Performance

Boxster Spyder
718 Boxster
180 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Boxster Spyder

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

718 Boxster

▶ REPLAY
8.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.5 lb/hp
Boxster Spyder
8.28 lb/hp
10.5 lb/hp
718 Boxster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Boxster Spyder
718 Boxster
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Boxster Spyder
24 mpg
32 mpg
718 Boxster
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
31 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
339 mi
Range
454 mi
Boxster Spyder
339 mi
454 mi
718 Boxster
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
140.2 kWh
Boxster Spyder
187.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
718 Boxster
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Boxster Spyder
718 Boxster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
573 lb
Maximum Payload
540 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data