The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche Boxster Spyder (15 - 16) vs. Porsche Boxster S 3.4 Black Edition PDK (11 - 12)

€ 79,900
Porsche Boxster Spyder (15 - 16) Boxster Spyder
€ 66,600
 Porsche Boxster S 3.4 Black Edition PDK (11 - 12) Boxster S 3.4
€ 79,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,600

ⓘ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 1.3 inches lower.
Boxster Spyder
Boxster S 3.4
49.7
Blueprint Porsche Boxster Spyder (15 - 16)
70.9
77.9
50.9
Blueprint Porsche Boxster S 3.4 Black Edition PDK (11 - 12)
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
Blueprint Porsche Boxster Spyder (15 - 16)
97.4
173.8
Blueprint Porsche Boxster S 3.4 Black Edition PDK (11 - 12)
95.1
170.9
173.8 in
Length
170.9 in
97.4 in
Wheelbase
95.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Boxster Spyder
Boxster S 3.4
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3693 lb
Porsche Boxster Spyder (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.46 %
Porsche Boxster S 3.4 Black Edition PDK (11 - 12)

General

Boxster Spyder
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Boxster Spyder
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
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
3.4 L / 166 cu in
370 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 7200 rpm
Boxster Spyder
370 hp
316 hp
Boxster S 3.4
310 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Boxster Spyder
310 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Boxster S 3.4

Performance

Boxster Spyder
Boxster S 3.4
180 mph
Maximum Speed
170 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

Boxster S 3.4

▶ REPLAY
8.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.15 lb/hp
Boxster Spyder
8.28 lb/hp
10.15 lb/hp
Boxster S 3.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Boxster Spyder
Boxster S 3.4
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Boxster Spyder
24 mpg
25 mpg
Boxster S 3.4
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
31 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
339 mi
Range
423 mi
Boxster Spyder
339 mi
423 mi
Boxster S 3.4
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).
178.2 kWh
Boxster Spyder
187.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Boxster S 3.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Boxster Spyder
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