Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (987) 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 (987)

S 3.2

280 hp3179 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2006
VS

Porsche Boxster (987) · Facelift 2009

2.9

255 hp2893 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,335 kg
    2,943 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    221 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    691 km
    430 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2

  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    202 hp/t
    151 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    130 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    26/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
Power
280hp209kW
255hp190kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,385kg3,053lb
1,335kg2,943lb
Gross weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
263 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
82.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
92.4s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
Calculated
22.3s
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
582km362mi
Calculated
691km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,179cc194cu in
2,893cc177cu in
Length
4,329mm170in
4,342mm171in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,292mm51in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,415mm95in
Front track
1,486mm59in
1,490mm59in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,534mm60in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
127mm5in
Trunk volume
130L
130L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
65L
CO2 emissions
262g/km
221g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9PowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) 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 (987)S 3.26,200 rpm4,700-6,000 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 (987)S 3.2PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
22.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
263 km/h
163 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
280 hp
209 kW
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
255 hp
190 kW

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2 has 25 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 (987) S 3.2: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
320 Nm
236 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 (987)S 3.2
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
1,335 kg
2,943 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 3.2
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
263 km/h
163 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 3.26.3 s
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.95.9 s

Although Porsche Boxster (987) 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 (987) S 3.2: 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 (987)S 3.2
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9 and Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2: 1.6 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)S 3.2
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
191 hp/t
142 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)S 3.2
582 km
362 mi
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
691 km
430 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
280 hp
209 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
255 hp
190 kW
5.9 s
263 km/h
163 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 3.2
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 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 (987)S 3.2
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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)S 3.2
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
6.3 s
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.9 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 3.2
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
Power
280 hp
209 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 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
582 km
362 mi
691 km
430 mi
CO2 score
262 g/km
221 g/km
Trunk score
130 L
4.6 cu ft
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Boxster (987) S 3.2Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 110 km (68 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 41 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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