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Porsche Boxster (987) · Facelift 2009 S 3.4vsNissan 370Z Roadster 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 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2009-2012
VS

Nissan 370Z Roadster

3.7 V6

328 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    274 km/h
    170 mph
  • Lightest
    1,355 kg
    2,987 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    229 hp/t
    171 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    663 km
    412 mi
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    26/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
Power
310hp231kW
328hp245kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
363Nm268lb-ft
Curb weight
1,355kg2,987lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,885kg4,156lb
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
80.7s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
77.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
663km412mi
Calculated
661km410mi
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
-
Trunk volume
130L
140L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
65L
72L
CO2 emissions
230g/km
-

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 3.7 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 370Z Roadster 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 Roadster3.7 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 Roadster3.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
20.0 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 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
8.8 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
169 km/h
105 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 Roadster3.7 V6
328 hp
245 kW

Nissan 370Z Roadster 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 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 Roadster3.7 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
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
1,535 kg
3,384 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
274 km/h
170 mph
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 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 3.45.3 s
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V65.8 s

Although Nissan 370Z Roadster 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 3.7 V6: 0.5 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
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 and Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6: 1.1 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
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
214 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
663 km
412 mi
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
661 km
410 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
5.3 s
274 km/h
170 mph
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 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 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

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/h5.3 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
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

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
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
5.3 s
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 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 (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 2009S 3.4Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
328 hp
245 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.8 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
663 km
412 mi
661 km
410 mi
CO2 score
230 g/km
-
Trunk score
130 L
4.6 cu ft
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 S 3.4

  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 3 km (2 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 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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