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Compare Porsche 991.2 Targa vs Porsche Boxster 981

Variants
Targa 4
Targa 4 PDK
Targa GTS
Targa GTS PDK
Targa 4S
Targa 4S PDK
Boxster
Boxster PDK
Boxster GTS
Boxster GTS PDK
Boxster S
Boxster S PDK
Boxster Spyder

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
280 L / 9.9 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
Passengers
4
2

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Tire Size
Front wheel tires: 235/35 ZR 20 Rear wheel tires: 265/35 ZR 20
Turning Circle
11.1 m / 36.4 ft
11.0 m / 36.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
106 mm / 4.2 in
Track Width | Front
1526.0 mm / 60.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
Wheel Size
Front wheel rims: 8.5 J x 20 ET 57 Rear wheel rims: 10.5 J x 20 ET 47
Wheelbase
2450 mm / 96.5 in
2475 mm / 97.4 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.33

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Rear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Engine | Bore
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
102.0 mm / 4.0 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
12.5:1
Engine | Displacement
3.0 L / 181.9 cu-in / 2981.0 cc
Engine | Redline
7500 rpm
Engine | Stroke
76.4 mm / 3.0 in
77.5 mm / 3.1 in
Transmission | Gears
7-speed

Reviews

Neofiliac score
77%
88%
Pros
  • Better performance
  • Good top mechanism
  • Improved engine output
  • Much better styling
  • Manual still available
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • All turbocharged engine lineup
  • Not as good as the coupe or the cabriolet
  • MacPherson suspensions all around

Price

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