The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster Spyder 3.4 (10 - 12) vs. Porsche Boxster S 3.4 Tiptronic (06 - 09)
€ 64,100
€ 57,400
€ 64,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Boxster Spyder 3.4 is 0.5 inches longer and 2.4 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
170.4
170.9 in
Length
170.4 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
95.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Boxster S 3.4
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3428 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.18 %
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
5-speed automatic 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
291 hp
at 6250 rpm
Boxster Spyder 3.4
316 hp
291 hp
Boxster S 3.4
273 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Boxster Spyder 3.4
273 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Boxster S 3.4
Performance
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Boxster S 3.4
166 mph
Maximum Speed
164 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster Spyder 3.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster S 3.4
▶ REPLAY
9.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Boxster Spyder 3.4
9.42 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
Boxster S 3.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Boxster S 3.4
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Boxster Spyder 3.4
24 mpg
21 mpg
Boxster S 3.4
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
33 mpg
highway
30 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
346 mi
Range
362 mi
Boxster Spyder 3.4
346 mi
362 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).
208.4 kWh
Boxster Spyder 3.4
183.8 kWh
208.4 kWh
Boxster S 3.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
422 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
441 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
