Car comparison

Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8vsPorsche Boxster (981) S 3.4

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ferrari 348 Spider

3.4 V8

320 hp3405 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster1993-1995
VS

Porsche Boxster (981)

S 3.4

315 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2016

Comparison overview

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Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    235 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    711 km
    442 mi
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari348 Spider3.4 V8PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
Power
320hp239kW
315hp235kW
Torque
324Nm239lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
279 km/h
173 mph
To 99% top speed
75.0s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
66.4s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
234hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
693km431mi
Calculated
711km442mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,405cc208cu in
3,436cc210cu in
Length
4,230mm167in
4,374mm172in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,170mm46in
1,281mm50in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,502mm59in
-
Rear track
1,578mm62in
-
Trunk volume
200L
280L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
88L
64L
CO2 emissions-
211g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V87,200 rpm5,000 rpm7,450 rpm
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.46,700 rpm4,500-5,800 rpm6,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari348 Spider3.4 V8PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
16.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
279 km/h
173 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
181 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
320 hp
239 kW
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
315 hp
235 kW

Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8 has 5 hp more than Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4 and Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
324 Nm
239 lb-ft
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
1,340 kg
2,954 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
279 km/h
173 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V85.4 s
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.45.1 s

Although Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8 has more power, Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4 and Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4 and Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8: 3.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
693 km
431 mi
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
711 km
442 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
320 hp
239 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
315 hp
235 kW
5.1 s
279 km/h
173 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,281 mm
50.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
5.4 s
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
5.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari348 Spider3.4 V8PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
Power
320 hp
239 kW
315 hp
235 kW
Torque
324 Nm
239 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
279 km/h
173 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,281 mm
50.4 in
Range score
693 km
431 mi
711 km
442 mi
CO2 score
-
211 g/km
Trunk score
200 L
7.1 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4
Consumption12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.22 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.77 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,334 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4

  • Has 36 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 18 km (11 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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