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Porsche Boxster (987) · Facelift 2009 S 3.4vsPorsche 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 (987) · Facelift 2009

S 3.4

310 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2009-2012
VS

Porsche Boxster (987)

S 3.4

295 hp3387 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 Automatic

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    272 km/h
    169 mph
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    225 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.1 L/100 km
    16.7 mpg US
    20.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    221 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    691 km
    430 mi
  • Largest trunk
    130 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    26/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4AutomaticPorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4Manual
Power
310hp231kW
295hp220kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,355kg2,987lb
Gross weight
1,675kg3,693lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
272 km/h
169 mph
To 99% top speed
78.5s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph
Calculated
80.6s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
18.8s
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
691km430mi
Calculated
604km375mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
3,387cc207cu in
Length
4,342mm171in
4,329mm170in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,294mm51in
1,292mm51in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,415mm95in
Front track
1,486mm59in
1,486mm59in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,528mm60in
Ground clearance
123mm5in
121mm5in
Trunk volume
130L
130L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
65L
64L
CO2 emissions
221g/km
254g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 AutomaticPorsche Boxster (987) S 3.4 ManualPowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 Automatic: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4 Manual: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4Automatic7,200 rpm4,750 rpm7,500 rpm
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4Manual6,250 rpm4,400-6,000 rpm7,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4AutomaticPorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4Manual
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
18.8 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
272 km/h
169 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4Automatic
310 hp
231 kW
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4Manual
295 hp
220 kW

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 Automatic has 15 hp more than Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4 Manual.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4 Manual and Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 Automatic: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4Automatic
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4Manual
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4Automatic
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4Manual
1,355 kg
2,987 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 2009S 3.4Automatic
272 km/h
169 mph
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4Manual
272 km/h
169 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 2009S 3.4Automatic5.2 s
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4Manual5.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 Automatic and Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4 Manual: 0.2 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 2009S 3.4Automatic
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4Manual
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 Automatic and Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4 Manual: 1.2 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 2009S 3.4Automatic
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4Manual
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4Automatic
691 km
430 mi
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4Manual
604 km
375 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4Automatic
310 hp
231 kW
5.2 s
272 km/h
169 mph
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4Manual
295 hp
220 kW
5.4 s
272 km/h
169 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 2009S 3.4Automatic
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 in
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4Manual
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

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 2009S 3.4Automatic
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4Manual
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

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 Automatic 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 2009S 3.4Automatic
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.2 s
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4Manual
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
5.4 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 2009S 3.4Automatic
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4Manual
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4AutomaticPorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4Manual
Power
310 hp
231 kW
295 hp
220 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.4 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
272 km/h
169 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 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
691 km
430 mi
604 km
375 mi
CO2 score
221 g/km
254 g/km
Trunk score
130 L
4.6 cu ft
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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 S 3.4 AutomaticPorsche Boxster (987) S 3.4 Manual
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 Automatic

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 88 km (55 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 33 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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