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Porsche Boxster (987) · Facelift 2009 S 3.4vsNissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) · Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V

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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2009-2012
VS

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) · Facelift 2007

3.5i V6 24V

313 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2007-2009

Comparison overview

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Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    272 km/h
    169 mph
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    225 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.1 L/100 km
    16.7 mpg US
    20.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Power
310hp231kW
313hp233kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
358Nm264lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,625kg3,583lb
Gross weight
1,675kg3,693lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.5s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph
Calculated
82.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
21.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
691km430mi
Calculated
702km436mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,342mm171in
4,315mm170in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,815mm71in
Height
1,294mm51in
1,330mm52in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,486mm59in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance
123mm5in
100mm4in
Trunk volume
130L
235L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
65L
80L
CO2 emissions
221g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V: 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
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V6,800 rpm4,800 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
21.3 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
166 km/h
103 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
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
313 hp
233 kW

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V has 3 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 Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V: 3 hp (2 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
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
358 Nm
264 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
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
1,625 kg
3,583 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
272 km/h
169 mph
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 3.45.2 s
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V6.1 s

Although Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V 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 Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V: 0.9 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
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 and Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V: 2.0 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
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 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
691 km
430 mi
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
702 km
436 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
5.2 s
272 km/h
169 mph
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
313 hp
233 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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/h5.2 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 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
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 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
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.2 s
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.1 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
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Power
310 hp
231 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
358 Nm
264 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
6.1 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
Range score
691 km
430 mi
702 km
436 mi
CO2 score
221 g/km
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Trunk score
130 L
4.6 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 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) Facelift 2009 S 3.4Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4

  • Has 2 Nm more
  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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