Alfa Romeo Spider (939) or Porsche Boxster 987?

2006–2010 vs 2004–2012 · Convertible vs Convertible

In short

Length: Spider (939) 4,413 mm, Boxster 987 4,329 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: Spider (939) 300 l, Boxster 987 280 l.
Lowest consumption: Spider (939) 6.7 l/100 km, Boxster 987 9.3 l/100 km.
Power: Spider (939) 136–191 kW, Boxster 987 176–217 kW.
Standard equipment: Spider (939) 30 items (Base), Boxster 987 25 items (Boxster).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Alfa Romeo Spider (939)2006–2010 · 3 engines · Base, Distinctive, TiSpecifications →Listings →

Porsche Boxster 9872004–2012 · 2 engines · Boxster, Boxster SSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Alfa Romeo Spider (939)2006–2010no listings	Porsche Boxster 9872004–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,413 mm	Length4,329 mm
Width	Width1,830 mm	Width1,801 mm
Height	Height1,318 mm	Height1,295 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,528 mm	Wheelbase2,415 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance105 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume300 l	Trunk volume280 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,620 kg–1,810 kg	Curb weight1,305 kg–1,355 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank64 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2010	Production years2004–2012
Body type	Body typeConvertible	Body typeConvertible
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines2
Power	Power136–191 kW (185–260 hp)	Power176–217 kW (239–295 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.2–3.2	Displacement (l)2.7–3.4
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.7 l/100 km · 2.4 JTDm 20V	Lowest consumption9.3 l/100 km · 2.7
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 3.2 JTS V6 Q4	Best 0–100 km/h5.4 s · S 3.4
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed272 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Boxster
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Base	Items in the base trim25 · Boxster
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · Distinctive	Items in the top trim30 · Boxster S
Equipment · Comfort8 · 6
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Leather Gear Knob	Leather Gear Knob✓	Leather Gear Knob—
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety6 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Alfa Romeo Spider (939) or Porsche Boxster 987?

Length: Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 4,413 mm, Porsche Boxster 987 4,329 mm (a 84 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,528 vs 2,415 mm. Boot: 300 vs 280 l.

Which uses less fuel — Alfa Romeo Spider (939) or Porsche Boxster 987?

The most frugal Alfa Romeo Spider (939) uses 6.7 l/100 km (2.4 JTDm 20V); the most frugal Porsche Boxster 987 9.3 l/100 km (2.7).

Which is more powerful — Alfa Romeo Spider (939) or Porsche Boxster 987?

The strongest Alfa Romeo Spider (939) makes 191 kW (260 hp) (3.2 JTS V6 Q4); the strongest Porsche Boxster 987 217 kW (295 hp) (S 3.4).

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