Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Porsche Boxster | BMW Z4 | |
Engine | 2.7L H6 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6400 201 lb-ft@4600 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 98.3 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 170.4 in | 166.9 in | 3.5 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.5 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 51.0 in | 50.8 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2855 lb. | 3494 lb. | -639 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.1 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 53.3 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.2 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 41.6 in (over 1 rows) | 42.2 in (over 1 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 9.9 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
2007 Porsche Boxster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD |
sport seats provide a lot of support see full Porsche Boxster review |
2007 Porsche Boxster Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD |
no rear seat see full Porsche Boxster review |
2010 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
What rear seat? see full BMW Z4 review |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review |