Porsche Boxster Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The 2015 Porsche Boxster, the latest model year on record, is 172.8″ long, 70.9″ wide and 50.4″ tall on a 97.6″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,950 lb. At 14.4 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.6 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Porsche Boxster generation, measured

The biggest change in weight came in 2011: 55 lb heavier than before.

FIG.01·Porsche Boxster dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
1997–2010	170.9″	70.1″	50.8″	95.3″	2,844 lb
2011–2015	170.9″	70.9″	49.6″	94.9″	2,899 lb

ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Boxster year by year

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

Boxster on the used market

In 273 Boxster listings we have collected since June 2026, the 1997–2010 car is the most common: 241 of them (88%), at an average asking price of $13,679. ForCar visitors have decoded 88 Boxster VINs; the most checked model years are 2013, 2001 and 2005.

FIG.05·Porsche Boxster generations on the used market
Generation	Listings	Share	Average asking price	Average mileage
2011–2015	27	10%	$39,307	58,252 mi
1997–2010	241	88%	$13,679	83,441 mi
Other years	5	2%	$61,298	34,382 mi

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Boxster fit

FIG.02·Porsche Boxster — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	14.4 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	14.4 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

Among the 782 cars within 10″ of its length, the Boxster has a shorter wheelbase than 81%.

FIG.03·Porsche Boxster against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical of 782 cars within 10″ of its length	Difference
Width	70.9″	70.1″	+0.8″
Wheelbase	97.6″	102.4″	−4.8″
Curb weight	2,950 lb	3,172 lb	−222 lb

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Boxster bigger than the 2014?

Yes: the 2015 model is 0.8″ longer.

How much does a used Boxster cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $13,679 for the 1997–2010 car to $39,307 for the 2011–2015 one, across 273 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 19 Boxster model years, 1997 to 2015. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.

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