The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche Boxster Spyder 3.4 PDK (10 - 12) vs. Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12)

€ 67,100
Porsche Boxster Spyder 3.4 PDK (10 - 12) Boxster Spyder 3.4
€ 49,900
 Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12) Boxster 2.9
€ 67,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900

ⓘ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 2.4 inches lower.
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Boxster 2.9
48.5
Blueprint Porsche Boxster Spyder 3.4 PDK (10 - 12)
70.9
77.9
50.9
Blueprint Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 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 PDK (10 - 12)
95.1
170.9
Blueprint Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 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 2.9
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3682 lb
Porsche Boxster Spyder 3.4 PDK (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.5 %
Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12)

General

Boxster Spyder 3.4
Boxster 2.9
987
Generation
987
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Boxster Spyder 3.4
Boxster 2.9
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
2.9 L / 142 cu in
316 hp
at 7200 rpm
Power
252 hp
at 6400 rpm
Boxster Spyder 3.4
316 hp
252 hp
Boxster 2.9
273 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
201 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Boxster Spyder 3.4
273 lb‑ft
201 lb‑ft
Boxster 2.9

Performance

Boxster Spyder 3.4
Boxster 2.9
165 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Boxster Spyder 3.4

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Boxster 2.9

▶ REPLAY
9.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.6 lb/hp
Boxster Spyder 3.4
9.59 lb/hp
12.6 lb/hp
Boxster 2.9

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Boxster Spyder 3.4
Boxster 2.9
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Boxster Spyder 3.4
25 mpg
26 mpg
Boxster 2.9
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
36 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
361 mi
Range
437 mi
Boxster Spyder 3.4
361 mi
437 mi
Boxster 2.9
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
172.4 kWh
Boxster Spyder 3.4
176.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Boxster 2.9
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Boxster Spyder 3.4
Boxster 2.9
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
452 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data