Porsche Boxster Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The current Porsche Boxster is 172″ long, 70.9″ wide, on a 97.6″ wheelbase, weighing 2,954 lb. Since 1997 it has grown 1% in length and gained 4% in weight. At 14.3 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

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Every Porsche Boxster generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·Porsche Boxster dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
1997–2012	170.9″	70.1″	50.8″	95.3″	2,844 lb
2013–2015	172″	70.9″	50.4″	97.6″	2,954 lb

ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

From 1997 to today the Boxster gained 1.2″ of length (1%) and 110 lb of weight (4%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

Boxster year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 19 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.

FIG.02·Porsche Boxster dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2015	172.8″	70.9″	97.6″	2,950 lb	2
2014	172″	70.9″	97.6″	2,976 lb	1
2013	172″	70.9″	97.6″	2,954 lb	1
2012	170.9″	70.9″	94.9″	2,987 lb	1
2011	170.9″	70.9″	94.9″	2,899 lb	2
2010	170.9″	70.9″	94.9″	2,987 lb	1
2009	170.9″	70.9″	94.9″	2,910 lb	2
2008	170.9″	70.9″	94.9″	2,910 lb	2
2007	170.9″	70.9″	94.9″	2,910 lb	2
2006	170.9″	70.9″	94.9″	2,910 lb	2
2005	170.9″	70.9″	94.9″	2,910 lb	2
2004	170.5″	70.1″	95.3″	2,870 lb	2
2003	170.5″	70.1″	95.3″	2,870 lb	2
2002	170.9″	70.1″	95.3″	2,818 lb	2
2001	170.9″	70.1″	95.3″	2,818 lb	2
2000	170.9″	70.1″	95.3″	2,818 lb	2
1999	170.9″	70.1″	95.3″	2,815 lb	2
1998	170.9″	70.1″	95.3″	2,756 lb	1
1997	170.9″	70.1″	95.3″	2,844 lb	1

ROWS 19·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Boxster fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

FIG.02·Porsche Boxster — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	14.3 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	14.3 ft	Fits comfortably
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	5.9 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 701 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Porsche Boxster against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical car of this length	Difference
Width	70.9″	69.7″	+1.2″
Wheelbase	97.6″	102″	-4.4″
Curb weight	2,954 lb	3,089 lb	-135 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.

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How we measure

Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is a Porsche Boxster?

172″ (14′ 4″) in its current generation, 70.9″ wide and 50.4″ tall.

How much does a Porsche Boxster weigh?

2,954 lb at the kerb, which is 4% more than the first generation we hold from 1997.

Will a Boxster fit in a garage?

At 14.3 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the Boxster got bigger over the years?

Yes — 1.2″ longer and 110 lb heavier since 1997, across 2 generations. Weight grew 4%, far faster than length.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.