Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4vsMorgan Roadster 3.7 V6

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

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Porsche Boxster (987)

S 3.4

295 hp3387 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2006-2009
VS

Morgan Roadster

3.7 V6

280 hpGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    950 kg
    2,094 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    295 hp/t
    220 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.1 L/100 km
    15.6 mpg US
    18.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    230 g/km
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    272 km/h
    169 mph
  • Most powerful
    295 hp
    220 kW
  • Best estimated range
    604 km
    375 mi
  • Best performance score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4MorganRoadster3.7 V6
Power
295hp220kW
280hp209kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,355kg2,987lb
950kg2,094lb
Gross weight
1,630kg3,594lb
-
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
80.6s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph
Calculated
54.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
18.8s
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
295hp/t220kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
400Nm/t268lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
604km375mi
Calculated
534km332mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,387cc207cu in
-
Length
4,329mm170in
4,010mm158in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,720mm68in
Height
1,292mm51in
1,220mm48in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
-
Front track
1,486mm59in
-
Rear track
1,528mm60in
-
Ground clearance
121mm5in
-
Trunk volume
130L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
64L
55L
CO2 emissions
254g/km
230g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.46,250 rpm4,400-6,000 rpm7,300 rpm
MorganRoadster3.7 V66,000 rpm-6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4MorganRoadster3.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.8 s
18.9 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
295 hp
220 kW
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
280 hp
209 kW

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4 has 15 hp more than Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6 and Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
950 kg
2,094 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
272 km/h
169 mph
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.45.4 s
MorganRoadster3.7 V65.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4 and Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6: 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
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
604 km
375 mi
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
534 km
332 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
295 hp
220 kW
5.4 s
272 km/h
169 mph
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
280 hp
209 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 in
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,010 mm
157.9 in
Height
1,220 mm
48.0 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
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

Porsche Boxster (987) 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
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
5.4 s
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
5.5 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
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4MorganRoadster3.7 V6
Power
295 hp
220 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.5 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
950 kg
2,094 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,010 mm
157.9 in
Height
1,220 mm
48.0 in
Range score
604 km
375 mi
534 km
332 mi
CO2 score
254 g/km
230 g/km
Trunk score
130 L
4.6 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Boxster (987) S 3.4Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km18.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi29.01 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year2,704 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 70 km (43 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 405 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 77 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 24 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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