Car comparison

Nissan 370Z Roadster · Facelift 2012 3.7 V6vsPorsche Boxster (981) 2.7

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

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Nissan 370Z Roadster · Facelift 2012

3.7 V6

328 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2017
VS

Porsche Boxster (981)

2.7

265 hp2706 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7

  • Lightest
    1,330 kg
    2,932 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    762 km
    473 mi
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    328 hp
    245 kW
  • Highest torque
    363 Nm
    268 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    208 hp/t
    155 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
Power
328hp245kW
265hp198kW
Torque
363Nm268lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,574kg3,470lb
1,330kg2,932lb
Gross weight
1,885kg4,156lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
264 km/h
164 mph
To 99% top speed
77.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
72.0s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
20.1s
Calculated
19.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
208hp/t155kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
661km410mi
Calculated
762km473mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,696cc226cu in
2,706cc165cu in
Length
4,250mm167in
4,374mm172in
Width
1,845mm73in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,325mm52in
1,282mm50in
Wheelbase
2,550mm100in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,550mm61in
-
Rear track
1,595mm63in
-
Trunk volume
140L
280L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
72L
64L
CO2 emissions-
195g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7PowerTorque
  • Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V67,000 rpm5,200 rpm7,250 rpm
PorscheBoxster (981)2.76,700 rpm4,500-6,500 rpm6,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.1 s
19.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
264 km/h
164 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
328 hp
245 kW
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
265 hp
198 kW

Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6 has 63 hp more than Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 and Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: 63 hp (47 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
1,330 kg
2,932 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
264 km/h
164 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V65.8 s
PorscheBoxster (981)2.75.8 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 and Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: 2.5 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
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
661 km
410 mi
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
762 km
473 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
328 hp
245 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
265 hp
198 kW
5.8 s
264 km/h
164 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
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Power
328 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 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
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 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
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Power
328 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6 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
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
5.8 s
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.8 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
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
Power
328 hp
245 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
Lightness
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in
Range score
661 km
410 mi
762 km
473 mi
CO2 score
-
195 g/km
Trunk score
140 L
4.9 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleNissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6

  • Has 63 hp more
  • Has 83 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7

  • Is 244 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 101 km (63 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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