The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster Spyder 3.4 (10 - 12) vs. Porsche Boxster S 3.4 (09 - 12)
€ 64,100
€ 57,000
€ 64,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,000
ⓘ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 length and width, but the Boxster Spyder 3.4 is 2.5 inches lower.
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Boxster S 3.4
48.5
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
48.5 in
Height
50.9 in
95.1
170.9
95.1
170.9
170.9 in
Length
170.9 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
95.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Boxster S 3.4
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3428 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3627 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.58 %
General
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Boxster S 3.4
987
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Boxster Spyder 3.4
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
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
3.4 L / 166 cu in
316 hp
at 7200 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 6400 rpm
Boxster Spyder 3.4
316 hp
306 hp
Boxster S 3.4
273 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Boxster Spyder 3.4
273 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Boxster S 3.4
Performance
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Boxster S 3.4
166 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster Spyder 3.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster S 3.4
▶ REPLAY
9.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
Boxster Spyder 3.4
9.42 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
Boxster S 3.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Boxster S 3.4
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Boxster Spyder 3.4
24 mpg
24 mpg
Boxster S 3.4
17 mpg
city
16 mpg
33 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
346 mi
Range
406 mi
Boxster Spyder 3.4
346 mi
406 mi
Boxster S 3.4
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).
185.7 kWh
Boxster Spyder 3.4
183.8 kWh
185.7 kWh
Boxster S 3.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Boxster S 3.4
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
452 lb
Maximum Payload
474 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
