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Porsche Boxster (987) · Facelift 2009 S 3.4vsNissan 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 (987) · Facelift 2009

S 3.4

310 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2009-2012
VS

Nissan 370Z Roadster · Facelift 2012

3.7 V6

328 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2017

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
  • 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 estimated range
    691 km
    430 mi
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    26/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Power
310hp231kW
328hp245kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
363Nm268lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,675kg3,693lb
1,885kg4,156lb
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
73.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
691km430mi
Calculated
643km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
3,696cc226cu in
Length
4,342mm171in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,294mm51in
1,325mm52in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,550mm100in
Front track
1,486mm59in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,595mm63in
Ground clearance
123mm5in
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Trunk volume
130L
140L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
65L
72L
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 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 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
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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
19.0 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
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
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
172 km/h
107 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
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
328 hp
245 kW

Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6 has 18 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 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: 18 hp (13 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
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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
1,380 kg
3,042 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
272 km/h
169 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.45.2 s
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V65.5 s

Although Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6 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 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: 0.3 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
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 (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 and Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: 1.8 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
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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
691 km
430 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
310 hp
231 kW
5.2 s
272 km/h
169 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 (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
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 (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
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 (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
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 (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
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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
328 hp
245 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.5 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
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,325 mm
52.2 in
Range score
691 km
430 mi
643 km
399 mi
CO2 score
221 g/km
-
Trunk score
130 L
4.6 cu ft
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.5 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 (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4

  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 49 km (30 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 3 Nm more
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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