The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster Spyder 3.4 (10 - 12) vs. Porsche 718 Spyder (19 - ..)
€ 64,100

€ 93,400

€ 64,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,400
ⓘ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 3.4 is 3.5 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
Boxster Spyder 3.4
718 Spyder
48.5
70.9
77.9
49.5
70.9
78.5
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
48.5 in
Height
49.5 in
95.1
170.9
97.8
174.4
170.9 in
Length
174.4 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
97.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Boxster Spyder 3.4
718 Spyder
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3428 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.71 %

General
Boxster Spyder 3.4
718 Spyder
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Boxster Spyder 3.4
718 Spyder
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
4 L / 196 cu in
316 hp
at 7200 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7600 rpm
Boxster Spyder 3.4
316 hp
414 hp
718 Spyder
273 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Boxster Spyder 3.4
273 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
718 Spyder
Performance
Boxster Spyder 3.4
718 Spyder
166 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Boxster Spyder 3.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

718 Spyder
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9.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.96 lb/hp
Boxster Spyder 3.4
9.42 lb/hp
7.96 lb/hp
718 Spyder
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster Spyder 3.4
718 Spyder
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Boxster Spyder 3.4
24 mpg
22 mpg
718 Spyder
17 mpg
city
15 mpg
33 mpg
highway
29 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
346 mi
Range
365 mi
Boxster Spyder 3.4
346 mi
365 mi
718 Spyder
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).
206.5 kWh
Boxster Spyder 3.4
183.8 kWh
206.5 kWh
718 Spyder
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Boxster Spyder 3.4
718 Spyder
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
452 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data