The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster Spyder 3.4 PDK (10 - 12) vs. Porsche Boxster S 3.2 (04 - 06)
€ 67,100
€ 52,300
€ 67,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,300
ⓘ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 2.5 inches lower.
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Boxster S 3.2
48.5
70.9
77.9
51
70.9
77.9
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
48.5 in
Height
51 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 3.2
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.16 %
General
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Boxster S 3.2
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Boxster S 3.2
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
3.2 L / 157 cu in
316 hp
at 7200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Boxster Spyder 3.4
316 hp
276 hp
Boxster S 3.2
273 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Boxster Spyder 3.4
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Boxster S 3.2
Performance
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Boxster S 3.2
165 mph
Maximum Speed
167 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster Spyder 3.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster S 3.2
▶ REPLAY
9.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.34 lb/hp
Boxster Spyder 3.4
9.59 lb/hp
11.34 lb/hp
Boxster S 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Boxster S 3.2
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Boxster Spyder 3.4
25 mpg
23 mpg
Boxster S 3.2
17 mpg
city
15 mpg
36 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
361 mi
Range
382 mi
Boxster Spyder 3.4
361 mi
382 mi
Boxster S 3.2
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).
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).
197 kWh
Boxster Spyder 3.4
176.2 kWh
197 kWh
Boxster S 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Boxster Spyder 3.4
Boxster S 3.2
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
452 lb
Maximum Payload
463 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
