The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche Boxster Spyder 3.4 (10 - 12) vs. Porsche Boxster S 3.4 Black Edition PDK (11 - 12)

€ 64,100
Porsche Boxster Spyder 3.4 (10 - 12) Boxster Spyder 3.4
€ 66,600
 Porsche Boxster S 3.4 Black Edition PDK (11 - 12) Boxster S 3.4
€ 64,100
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 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
Blueprint Porsche Boxster Spyder 3.4 (10 - 12)
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
48.5 in
Height
50.9 in
Blueprint Porsche Boxster Spyder 3.4 (10 - 12)
95.1
170.9
Blueprint Porsche Boxster S 3.4 Black Edition PDK (11 - 12)
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
3208 lb
3428 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3693 lb
Porsche Boxster Spyder 3.4 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.2 %
Porsche Boxster S 3.4 Black Edition PDK (11 - 12)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
316 hp
at 7200 rpm
Boxster Spyder 3.4
316 hp
316 hp
Boxster S 3.4
273 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Boxster Spyder 3.4
273 lb‑ft
273 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
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Boxster Spyder 3.4

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Boxster S 3.4

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Boxster Spyder 3.4
Boxster S 3.4
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Boxster Spyder 3.4
24 mpg
25 mpg
Boxster S 3.4
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
33 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
346 mi
Range
423 mi
Boxster Spyder 3.4
346 mi
423 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).
178.2 kWh
Boxster Spyder 3.4
183.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
Boxster S 3.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 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
485 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data