Car comparison

Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8vsPorsche Boxster (987) · Facelift 2009 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 (987) · Facelift 2009

S 3.4

310 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    234 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    693 km
    431 mi
  • Largest trunk
    200 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    28/100

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,355 kg
    2,987 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari348 Spider3.4 V8PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
Power
320hp239kW
310hp231kW
Torque
324Nm239lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,355kg2,987lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
274 km/h
170 mph
To 99% top speed
75.0s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
80.7s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
18.4s
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
234hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
693km431mi
Calculated
663km412mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,405cc208cu in
3,436cc210cu in
Length
4,230mm167in
4,342mm171in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,170mm46in
1,294mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,415mm95in
Front track
1,502mm59in
1,486mm59in
Rear track
1,578mm62in
1,528mm60in
Ground clearance-
123mm5in
Trunk volume
200L
130L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
88L
65L
CO2 emissions-
230g/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 (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.47,200 rpm4,750 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari348 Spider3.4 V8PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
18.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
274 km/h
170 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
173 km/h
108 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
310 hp
231 kW

Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8 has 10 hp more than Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 and Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8: 10 hp (7 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
1,355 kg
2,987 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
274 km/h
170 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.45.3 s

Although Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8 has more power, Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 and Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8: 0.1 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 and Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8: 2.9 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
663 km
412 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
310 hp
231 kW
5.3 s
274 km/h
170 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
5.3 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari348 Spider3.4 V8PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
Power
320 hp
239 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
324 Nm
239 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
Fuel consumption
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 in
Range score
693 km
431 mi
663 km
412 mi
CO2 score
-
230 g/km
Trunk score
200 L
7.1 cu ft
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 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 (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4
Consumption12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.22 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.77 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,334 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 km (18 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4

  • Has 36 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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