Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (987) 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)

S 3.4

295 hp3387 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2006-2009
VS

Nissan 370Z Roadster

3.7 V6

328 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    272 km/h
    169 mph
  • Lightest
    1,355 kg
    2,987 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    218 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.3 L/100 km
    15.4 mpg US
    18.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    26/100

Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6

  • Most powerful
    328 hp
    245 kW
  • Highest torque
    363 Nm
    268 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    643 km
    399 mi
  • Largest trunk
    140 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
Power
295hp220kW
328hp245kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
363Nm268lb-ft
Curb weight
1,355kg2,987lb
1,524kg3,360lb
Gross weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,885kg4,156lb
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
80.6s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
18.8s
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
215hp/t160kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
604km375mi
Calculated
643km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,387cc207cu in
3,696cc226cu in
Length
4,329mm170in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,292mm51in
1,325mm52in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,550mm100in
Front track
1,486mm59in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,595mm63in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
-
Trunk volume
130L
140L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
72L
CO2 emissions
254g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) 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)S 3.46,250 rpm4,400-6,000 rpm7,300 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)S 3.4Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.8 s
18.6 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
295 hp
220 kW
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
328 hp
245 kW

Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6 has 33 hp more than Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4 and Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6: 33 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
340 Nm
251 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)S 3.4
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
1,524 kg
3,360 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)S 3.4
272 km/h
169 mph
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 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)S 3.45.4 s
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V65.5 s

Although Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6 has more power, Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4 and Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6: 0.1 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)S 3.4
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4 and Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6: 0.6 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)S 3.4
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
604 km
375 mi
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
643 km
399 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
295 hp
220 kW
5.4 s
272 km/h
169 mph
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
328 hp
245 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 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)S 3.4
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 in
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
Power
328 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 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)S 3.4
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
Power
328 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
5.4 s
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
5.5 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)S 3.4
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
Power
295 hp
220 kW
328 hp
245 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.5 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
1,524 kg
3,360 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,292 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
604 km
375 mi
643 km
399 mi
CO2 score
254 g/km
-
Trunk score
130 L
4.6 cu ft
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.6 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 (987) S 3.4Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4

  • Is 169 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Has 23 Nm more
  • Has 39 km (24 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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