Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2vsPorsche Boxster (987) S 3.4

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)

S 3.4

295 hp3387 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2006-2009

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
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • 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 estimated range
    610 km
    379 mi
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4

  • Most powerful
    295 hp
    220 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    211 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
Power
260hp194kW
295hp220kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
To 99% top speed
72.5s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
86.3s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
21.8s
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
610km379mi
Calculated
582km362mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,179cc194cu in
3,387cc207cu in
Length
4,320mm170in
4,329mm170in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,290mm51in
1,292mm51in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,415mm95in
Front track
1,455mm57in
1,486mm59in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,528mm60in
Ground clearance-
121mm5in
Trunk volume
260L
130L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
64L
CO2 emissions-
262g/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) S 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4: 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)S 3.46,250 rpm4,400-6,000 rpm7,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
21.8 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.2 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)S 3.4
295 hp
220 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 (986)S 3.2
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
340 Nm
251 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)S 3.4
1,395 kg
3,075 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)S 3.4
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 (986)S 3.25.7 s
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.46.1 s

Although Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4 has more power, Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2 and Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4: 0.4 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)S 3.4
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2 and Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4: 0.5 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)S 3.4
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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)S 3.4
582 km
362 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)S 3.4
295 hp
220 kW
6.1 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 (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)S 3.4
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 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

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)S 3.4
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2 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)S 3.4
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
6.1 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)S 3.4
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
Power
260 hp
194 kW
295 hp
220 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.1 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 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
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 in
Range score
610 km
379 mi
582 km
362 mi
CO2 score
-
262 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
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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) S 3.4
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2

  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 28 km (17 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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