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Porsche 911 997 or Porsche Boxster 987?

2004–2012 vs 2004–2012 · Coupe vs Convertible

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Porsche 911 9972004–2012 · 4 engines · Carrera, Carrera SSpecifications →Listings →
Porsche Boxster 9872004–2012 · 2 engines · Boxster, Boxster SSpecifications →Listings →
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Porsche 911 9972004–2012no listings
Porsche Boxster 9872004–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length4,427 mm–4,450 mmLength4,329 mm
Width1,808 mm–1,852 mmWidth1,801 mm
Height1,300 mm–1,310 mmHeight1,295 mm
Wheelbase2,350 mmWheelbase2,415 mm
Ground clearance95 mm–105 mmGround clearance105 mm
Trunk volume105 l–135 lTrunk volume280 l
Curb weight1,395 kg–1,585 kgCurb weight1,305 kg–1,355 kg
Fuel tank64 l–67 lFuel tank64 l
Engines
Production years2004–2012Production years2004–2012
Body typeCoupeBody typeConvertible
Number of engines4Number of engines2
Power239–353 kW (325–480 hp)Power176–217 kW (239–295 hp)
Displacement (l)3.6–3.8Displacement (l)2.7–3.4
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual
DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption10.8 l/100 km · Carrera 3.6Lowest consumption9.3 l/100 km · 2.7
Best 0–100 km/h3.9 s · Turbo 3.6Best 0–100 km/h5.4 s · S 3.4
Top speed310 km/hTop speed272 km/h
Trim levelsCarrera · Boxster
Items in the base trim29 · CarreraItems in the base trim25 · Boxster
Items in the top trim35 · Carrera SItems in the top trim30 · Boxster S
Equipment · Comfort6 · 6
Climate Control, 1-zone—Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Climate Control, 2-zone✓Climate Control, 2-zone—
Cruise Control✓Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel✓Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Leather✓Leather✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Leather Steering Wheel✓Leather Steering Wheel✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
AUX input✓AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 0
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights—
Rain Sensor✓Rain Sensor—
Equipment · Safety8 · 7
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags✓Curtain Airbags✓
Traction Control✓Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm✓Alarm✓
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels—R17 Wheels✓
R18 Wheels✓R18 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Porsche 911 997 or Porsche Boxster 987?

Length: Porsche 911 997 4,450 mm, Porsche Boxster 987 4,329 mm (a 121 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,350 vs 2,415 mm. Boot: 135 vs 280 l.

Which uses less fuel — Porsche 911 997 or Porsche Boxster 987?

The most frugal Porsche 911 997 uses 10.8 l/100 km (Carrera 3.6); the most frugal Porsche Boxster 987 9.3 l/100 km (2.7).

Which is more powerful — Porsche 911 997 or Porsche Boxster 987?

The strongest Porsche 911 997 makes 353 kW (480 hp) (Turbo 3.6); the strongest Porsche Boxster 987 217 kW (295 hp) (S 3.4).

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