Car comparison

Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6vsPorsche Boxster (987) · Facelift 2009 2.9

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

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Nissan 370Z Roadster

3.7 V6

328 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2009-2012
VS

Porsche Boxster (987) · Facelift 2009

2.9

255 hp2893 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Nissan 370Z Roadster 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
    214 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    140 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    26/100

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9

  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
Power
328hp245kW
255hp190kW
Torque
363Nm268lb-ft
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight
1,885kg4,156lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
261 km/h
162 mph
To 99% top speed
77.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
89.6s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
22.1s
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
661km410mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,696cc226cu in
2,893cc177cu in
Length
4,250mm167in
4,342mm171in
Width
1,845mm73in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,325mm52in
1,292mm51in
Wheelbase
2,550mm100in
2,415mm95in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,490mm59in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,534mm60in
Ground clearance-
127mm5in
Trunk volume
140L
130L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
72L
65L
CO2 emissions-
214g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9PowerTorque
  • Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V67,000 rpm5,200 rpm7,250 rpm
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.97,200 rpm4,400-6,000 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
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
20.0 s
22.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
261 km/h
162 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.0 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
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
328 hp
245 kW
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
255 hp
190 kW

Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6 has 73 hp more than Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9 and Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6: 73 hp (54 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
290 Nm
214 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
1,365 kg
3,009 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 Roadster3.7 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
261 km/h
162 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V65.8 s
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.95.8 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 Roadster3.7 V6
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9 and Nissan 370Z Roadster 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
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
661 km
410 mi
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
328 hp
245 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
255 hp
190 kW
5.8 s
261 km/h
162 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 Roadster3.7 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 (987)Facelift 20092.9
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 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 Roadster3.7 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 (987)Facelift 20092.9
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Nissan 370Z Roadster 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 Roadster3.7 V6
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
5.8 s
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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 Roadster3.7 V6
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
Power
328 hp
245 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
261 km/h
162 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 in
Range score
661 km
410 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
-
214 g/km
Trunk score
140 L
4.9 cu ft
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleNissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6

  • Has 73 hp more
  • Has 73 Nm more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 54 km (33 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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