Car comparison

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

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

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Porsche Boxster (986)

S 3.2

260 hp3179 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2002-2004
VS

Porsche Boxster (987) · Facelift 2009

2.9

255 hp2893 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    264 km/h
    164 mph
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    197 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9

  • 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 economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
Power
260hp194kW
255hp190kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
261 km/h
162 mph
To 99% top speed
72.5s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
89.6s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
22.1s
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
610km379mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,179cc194cu in
2,893cc177cu in
Length
4,320mm170in
4,342mm171in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,290mm51in
1,292mm51in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,415mm95in
Front track
1,455mm57in
1,490mm59in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,534mm60in
Ground clearance-
127mm5in
Trunk volume
260L
130L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
65L
CO2 emissions-
214g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

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

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
22.1 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
261 km/h
162 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
260 hp
194 kW
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
255 hp
190 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 (986)S 3.2
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
290 Nm
214 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
1,365 kg
3,009 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 (986)S 3.2
264 km/h
164 mph
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
261 km/h
162 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.25.7 s
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.95.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2 and Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9: 0.1 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 (986)S 3.2
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9 and Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2: 1.4 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 (986)S 3.2
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
260 hp
194 kW
5.7 s
264 km/h
164 mph
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
255 hp
190 kW
5.8 s
261 km/h
162 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 (986)S 3.2
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 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
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

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 (986)S 3.2
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
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

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 (986)S 3.2
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
5.7 s
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.8 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 (986)S 3.2
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
Power
260 hp
194 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.8 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
261 km/h
162 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
610 km
379 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
-
214 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Boxster (986) S 3.2Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9

  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 105 km (65 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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