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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 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally 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
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    277 km/h
    172 mph
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    230 hp/t
    171 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    780 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • 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
1,370kg3,020lb
1,574kg3,470lb
Gross weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,885kg4,156lb
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.0s99% target: 274 km/h / 170 mph
Calculated
77.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
15.9s
Calculated
20.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
780km485mi
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
190g/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
4.8 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.9 s
20.1 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 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
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 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
1,370 kg
3,020 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
277 km/h
172 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 3.45.0 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: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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: 2.7 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
230 hp/t
171 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
780 km
485 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
5.0 s
277 km/h
172 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/h5.0 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 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/h5.0 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
5.0 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
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
5.0 s
5.8 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
780 km
485 mi
661 km
410 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
-
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
171 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
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4

  • Is 204 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 120 km (75 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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