The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster Spyder (15 - 16) vs. Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12)
€ 79,900
€ 49,900
€ 79,900
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Boxster Spyder is 2.8 inches longer and 1.2 inches lower.
Boxster Spyder
Boxster 2.9
49.7
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
49.7 in
Height
50.9 in
97.4
173.8
95.1
170.9
173.8 in
Length
170.9 in
97.4 in
Wheelbase
95.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Boxster Spyder
Boxster 2.9
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.46 %
General
Boxster Spyder
Boxster 2.9
981
Generation
987
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Boxster Spyder
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
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
370 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
252 hp
at 6400 rpm
Boxster Spyder
370 hp
252 hp
Boxster 2.9
310 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
201 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Boxster Spyder
310 lb‑ft
201 lb‑ft
Boxster 2.9
Performance
Boxster Spyder
Boxster 2.9
180 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster Spyder
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster 2.9
▶ REPLAY
8.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.6 lb/hp
Boxster Spyder
8.28 lb/hp
12.6 lb/hp
Boxster 2.9
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster Spyder
Boxster 2.9
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Boxster Spyder
24 mpg
26 mpg
Boxster 2.9
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
31 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
339 mi
Range
437 mi
Boxster Spyder
339 mi
437 mi
Boxster 2.9
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).
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 Spyder
187.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Boxster 2.9
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Boxster Spyder
Boxster 2.9
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
573 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
