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Compare Porsche 997.2 Targa vs Porsche 718 Boxster

Variants
Targa 4
Targa 4 PDK
Targa 4S
Targa 4S PDK
Boxster Euro6d MT
Boxster Euro6d PDK
Boxster GTS
Boxster GTS
Boxster GTS Euro6d
Boxster GTS Euro6d MT
Boxster GTS MT
Boxster GTS MT
Boxster MT
Boxster PDK
Boxster S
Boxster S Euro6d
Boxster S Euro6d MT
Boxster S MT
Boxster T
Boxster T MT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
105 L / 3.7 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
5.7 L / 6.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
67.0 L / 17.7 gal
Passengers
4
2
Payload
380 kg / 838 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 330 mm
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs, 330 mm
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Turning Circle
10.9 m / 35.8 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Length
4435 mm / 174.6 in
Size | Width
1852 mm / 72.9 in
Wheelbase
2350 mm / 92.5 in
2475 mm / 97.4 in

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.5:1
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol flat-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder

Production

Availability
2008 ~ 2013

Reviews

Neofiliac score
72%
86%
Pros
  • New PDK transmission
  • Slight improvement in performance
  • Available with 4.0L H6 engine
  • Light for a German sports car
  • Up to enjoyable 7800rpm redline
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Very little cargo space
  • Worse than both the coupe and the cabriolet
  • Basic suspension setup
  • Low cargo capacity

Price

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