Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (987) · Facelift 2009 2.9vsPorsche Boxster (986) S 3.2

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche Boxster (987) · Facelift 2009

2.9

255 hp2893 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2009-2012
VS

Porsche Boxster (986)

S 3.2

260 hp3179 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2002-2004

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    261 km/h
    162 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2

  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
Power
255hp190kW
260hp194kW
Torque
290Nm214lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,365kg3,009lb
1,360kg2,998lb
Gross weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
To 99% top speed
89.6s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
79.6s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
22.1s
22.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
577km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,893cc177cu in
3,179cc194cu in
Length
4,342mm171in
4,320mm170in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,292mm51in
1,290mm51in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,415mm95in
Front track
1,490mm59in
1,455mm57in
Rear track
1,534mm60in
1,514mm60in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
121mm5in
Trunk volume
130L
260L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
65L
64L
CO2 emissions
214g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2PowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.97,200 rpm4,400-6,000 rpm7,500 rpm
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.26,200 rpm4,600 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.1 s
22.4 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
255 hp
190 kW
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
260 hp
194 kW

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2 has 5 hp more than Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9 and Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
310 Nm
229 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
1,360 kg
2,998 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
261 km/h
162 mph
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
258 km/h
160 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.95.8 s
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.26.4 s

Although Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2 has more power, Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9 and Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9 and Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2: 2.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
714 km
444 mi
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
577 km
358 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
255 hp
190 kW
5.8 s
261 km/h
162 mph
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
260 hp
194 kW
6.4 s
258 km/h
160 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 in
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,320 mm
170.1 in
Height
1,290 mm
50.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.8 s
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
6.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
Power
255 hp
190 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.4 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
Lightness
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,320 mm
170.1 in
Height
1,290 mm
50.8 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
577 km
358 mi
CO2 score
214 g/km
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Trunk score
130 L
4.6 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9

  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 138 km (86 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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