Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (987) · Facelift 2009 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) · Facelift 2009

S 3.4

310 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2009-2012
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

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    274 km/h
    170 mph
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    230 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    663 km
    412 mi
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

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
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4MorganRoadster3.7 V6
Power
310hp231kW
280hp209kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,355kg2,987lb
950kg2,094lb
Gross weight
1,645kg3,627lb
-
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
80.7s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
54.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
295hp/t220kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
400Nm/t268lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
663km412mi
Calculated
534km332mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
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Length
4,342mm171in
4,010mm158in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,720mm68in
Height
1,294mm51in
1,220mm48in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
-
Front track
1,486mm59in
-
Rear track
1,528mm60in
-
Ground clearance
123mm5in
-
Trunk volume
130L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
65L
55L
CO2 emissions
230g/km
230g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 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)Facelift 2009S 3.47,200 rpm4,750 rpm7,500 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)Facelift 2009S 3.4MorganRoadster3.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
18.9 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 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
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
310 hp
231 kW
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
280 hp
209 kW

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 has 30 hp more than Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6 and Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
360 Nm
266 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)Facelift 2009S 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)Facelift 2009S 3.4
274 km/h
170 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)Facelift 2009S 3.45.3 s
MorganRoadster3.7 V65.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 and Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6: 0.2 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)Facelift 2009S 3.4
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 and Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6: 0.5 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
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 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)Facelift 2009S 3.4
663 km
412 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)Facelift 2009S 3.4
310 hp
231 kW
5.3 s
274 km/h
170 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)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
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)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
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) 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
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
5.3 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)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
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)Facelift 2009S 3.4MorganRoadster3.7 V6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.5 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 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
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,294 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
663 km
412 mi
534 km
332 mi
CO2 score
230 g/km
230 g/km
Trunk score
130 L
4.6 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 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.

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
VehiclePorsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km18.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi29.01 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,704 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 29 km/h (18 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 129 km (80 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 405 kg lighter
  • Has 66 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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