The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster Spyder 3.4 (10 - 12) vs. Porsche 718 Boxster PDK (16 - 18)
€ 64,100
€ 57,500
€ 64,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,500
ⓘ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 3.4 is 1.5 inches shorter and 2 inches lower.
Boxster Spyder 3.4
718 Boxster
48.5
70.9
77.9
50.4
70.9
78.5
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
48.5 in
Height
50.4 in
95.1
170.9
97.4
172.4
170.9 in
Length
172.4 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
97.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Boxster Spyder 3.4
718 Boxster
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3428 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3715 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.24 %
General
Boxster Spyder 3.4
718 Boxster
987
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Boxster Spyder 3.4
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
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 7200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6500 rpm
Boxster Spyder 3.4
316 hp
296 hp
718 Boxster
273 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Boxster Spyder 3.4
273 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
718 Boxster
Performance
Boxster Spyder 3.4
718 Boxster
166 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster Spyder 3.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
718 Boxster
▶ REPLAY
9.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.73 lb/hp
Boxster Spyder 3.4
9.42 lb/hp
10.73 lb/hp
718 Boxster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster Spyder 3.4
718 Boxster
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Boxster Spyder 3.4
24 mpg
34 mpg
718 Boxster
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
33 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
346 mi
Range
487 mi
Boxster Spyder 3.4
346 mi
487 mi
718 Boxster
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
130.7 kWh
Boxster Spyder 3.4
183.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
718 Boxster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Boxster Spyder 3.4
718 Boxster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
452 lb
Maximum Payload
540 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
