Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4vsPorsche 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)

S 3.4

295 hp3387 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2006-2009
VS

Porsche Boxster (986)

S 3.2

260 hp3179 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2002-2004

Comparison overview

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Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    272 km/h
    169 mph
  • Most powerful
    295 hp
    220 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    218 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.3 L/100 km
    15.4 mpg US
    18.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2

  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    610 km
    379 mi
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
Power
295hp220kW
260hp194kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,355kg2,987lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
To 99% top speed
80.6s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph
Calculated
72.5s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
18.8s
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
604km375mi
Calculated
610km379mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,387cc207cu in
3,179cc194cu in
Length
4,329mm170in
4,320mm170in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,292mm51in
1,290mm51in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,415mm95in
Front track
1,486mm59in
1,455mm57in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,514mm60in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
-
Trunk volume
130L
260L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
64L
CO2 emissions
254g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2PowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.46,250 rpm4,400-6,000 rpm7,300 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)S 3.4PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.8 s
19.4 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
295 hp
220 kW
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
260 hp
194 kW

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4 has 35 hp more than Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2 and Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
340 Nm
251 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)S 3.4
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
1,320 kg
2,910 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)S 3.4
272 km/h
169 mph
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
264 km/h
164 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.45.4 s
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.25.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4 and Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2: 0.3 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)S 3.4
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
604 km
375 mi
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
610 km
379 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
295 hp
220 kW
5.4 s
272 km/h
169 mph
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
260 hp
194 kW
5.7 s
264 km/h
164 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)S 3.4
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 in
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

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)S 3.4
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
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

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4 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)S 3.4
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
5.4 s
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
5.7 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)S 3.4
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
Power
295 hp
220 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.7 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
Lightness
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 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
604 km
375 mi
610 km
379 mi
CO2 score
254 g/km
-
Trunk score
130 L
4.6 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Boxster (987) S 3.4Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 km (4 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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