Porsche 911 996 or Porsche Boxster 986?

1997–2006 vs 1996–2004 · Coupe vs Convertible

In short

Length: 911 996 4,435 mm, Boxster 986 4,315 mm — a 12 cm difference.
Boot: 911 996 130 l, Boxster 986 260 l.
Lowest consumption: 911 996 11 l/100 km, Boxster 986 9.7 l/100 km.
Power: 911 996 221–309 kW, Boxster 986 150–185 kW.
Standard equipment: 911 996 22 items (Carrera), Boxster 986 17 items (Boxster).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Porsche 911 9961997–2006 · 4 engines · Carrera, TurboSpecifications →Listings →

Porsche Boxster 9861996–2004 · 3 engines · Boxster, Boxster SSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

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	Porsche 911 9961997–2006no listings	Porsche Boxster 9861996–2004no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,430 mm–4,435 mm	Length4,315 mm
Width	Width1,765 mm–1,830 mm	Width1,780 mm
Height	Height1,295 mm–1,305 mm	Height1,290 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,350 mm	Wheelbase2,415 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance95 mm–105 mm	Ground clearance110 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume100 l–130 l	Trunk volume260 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,320 kg–1,540 kg	Curb weight1,250 kg–1,295 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank64 l	Fuel tank57 l–64 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1997–2006	Production years1996–2004
Body type	Body typeCoupe	Body typeConvertible
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines3
Power	Power221–309 kW (300–420 hp)	Power150–185 kW (204–252 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.4–3.6	Displacement (l)2.5–3.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption11 l/100 km · Carrera 3.4	Lowest consumption9.7 l/100 km · 2.5
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.2 s · Turbo 3.6	Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · S 3.2
Top speed	Top speed305 km/h	Top speed260 km/h
Trim levelsCarrera · Boxster
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim22 · Carrera	Items in the base trim17 · Boxster
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim29 · Turbo	Items in the top trim21 · Boxster S
Equipment · Comfort5 · 4
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 2
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Equipment · Safety5 · 4
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✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Porsche 911 996 or Porsche Boxster 986?

Length: Porsche 911 996 4,435 mm, Porsche Boxster 986 4,315 mm (a 120 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,350 vs 2,415 mm. Boot: 130 vs 260 l.

Which uses less fuel — Porsche 911 996 or Porsche Boxster 986?

The most frugal Porsche 911 996 uses 11 l/100 km (Carrera 3.4); the most frugal Porsche Boxster 986 9.7 l/100 km (2.5).

Which is more powerful — Porsche 911 996 or Porsche Boxster 986?

The strongest Porsche 911 996 makes 309 kW (420 hp) (Turbo 3.6); the strongest Porsche Boxster 986 185 kW (252 hp) (S 3.2).

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