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Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8vsNissan 370Z Roadster · Facelift 2012 3.7 V6

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

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Porsche Boxster (981)

Spyder 3.8

375 hp3800 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2015-2016
VS

Nissan 370Z Roadster · Facelift 2012

3.7 V6

328 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2017

Comparison overview

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Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    290 km/h
    180 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    375 hp
    280 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,315 kg
    2,899 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    285 hp/t
    213 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.2 L/100 km
    16.6 mpg US
    19.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Power
375hp280kW
328hp245kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
363Nm268lb-ft
Curb weight
1,315kg2,899lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,885kg4,156lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
73.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
13.2s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
285hp/t213kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
319Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
545km339mi
Calculated
643km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
3,696cc226cu in
Length
4,414mm174in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,262mm50in
1,325mm52in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,550mm100in
Front track
1,526mm60in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,540mm61in
1,595mm63in
Ground clearance
106mm4in
-
Trunk volume
280L
140L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
54L
72L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.86,700 rpm4,750-6,000 rpm6,950 rpm
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V67,000 rpm5,200 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.2 s
19.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
120 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
375 hp
280 kW
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
328 hp
245 kW

Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8 has 47 hp more than Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6 and Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8: 47 hp (35 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
363 Nm
268 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
1,540 kg
3,395 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 (981)Spyder 3.8
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
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 (981)Spyder 3.84.5 s
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V65.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8 and Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: 1.0 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 (981)Spyder 3.8
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8 and Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: 1.3 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 (981)Spyder 3.8
285 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
545 km
339 mi
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
643 km
399 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
375 hp
280 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
328 hp
245 kW
5.5 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 (981)Spyder 3.8
Power
375 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,414 mm
173.8 in
Height
1,262 mm
49.7 in
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Power
328 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,325 mm
52.2 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 (981)Spyder 3.8
Power
375 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Power
328 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8 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 (981)Spyder 3.8
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
4.5 s
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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 (981)Spyder 3.8
285 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Power
375 hp
280 kW
328 hp
245 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,414 mm
173.8 in
Height
1,262 mm
49.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,325 mm
52.2 in
Range score
545 km
339 mi
643 km
399 mi
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
285 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 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 (981) Spyder 3.8Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8

  • Has 47 hp more
  • Has 57 Nm more
  • Is 225 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 72 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6

  • Has 97 km (61 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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