Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (981) 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 (981)

S 3.4

315 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2016
VS

Nissan 370Z Roadster · Facelift 2012

3.7 V6

328 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2017

Comparison overview

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Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    279 km/h
    173 mph
  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    235 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    711 km
    442 mi
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Power
315hp235kW
328hp245kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
363Nm268lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,574kg3,470lb
Gross weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,885kg4,156lb
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.4s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
77.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
20.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
711km442mi
Calculated
661km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
3,696cc226cu in
Length
4,374mm172in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,281mm50in
1,325mm52in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,550mm100in
Front track-
1,550mm61in
Rear track-
1,595mm63in
Trunk volume
280L
140L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
72L
CO2 emissions
211g/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 (981) S 3.4Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (981) 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 (981)S 3.46,700 rpm4,500-5,800 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)S 3.4Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
20.1 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
315 hp
235 kW
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
328 hp
245 kW

Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6 has 13 hp more than Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4 and Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)S 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 (981)S 3.4
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
1,574 kg
3,470 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)S 3.4
279 km/h
173 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)S 3.45.1 s
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V65.8 s

Although Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6 has more power, Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4 and Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: 0.7 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)S 3.4
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4 and Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: 1.9 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)S 3.4
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
711 km
442 mi
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
661 km
410 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
315 hp
235 kW
5.1 s
279 km/h
173 mph
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
328 hp
245 kW
5.8 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)S 3.4
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,281 mm
50.4 in
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

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)S 3.4
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
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

Porsche Boxster (981) 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 (981)S 3.4
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
5.1 s
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Power
315 hp
235 kW
328 hp
245 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.8 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,281 mm
50.4 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
711 km
442 mi
661 km
410 mi
CO2 score
211 g/km
-
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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) S 3.4Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4

  • Is 234 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 51 km (31 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume

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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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