2010 Nissan 370Z vs 2010 Porsche Boxster

2010 Nissan 370Z

2010 Porsche Boxster

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2-Door Coupe Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
370Z 2-Door Coupe Automatic	18	25	$29,707	$31,710
370Z 2-Door Coupe Automatic Touring	18	25	$33,695	$36,380
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual	18	25	$28,492	$30,410
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual NISMO	18	25	$37,000	$39,610
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual Touring	18	25	$32,493	$35,080
370Z 2-Door Roadster Automatic	18	25	$35,767	$38,620
370Z 2-Door Roadster Automatic Touring	18	25	$39,050	$42,170
370Z 2-Door Roadster Manual	18	25	$34,564	$37,320
370Z 2-Door Roadster Manual Touring	18	25	$37,848	$40,870

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2-Door Roadster

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Boxster 2-Door Roadster	19	27	$42,660	$47,600
Boxster 2-Door Roadster S	19	26	$52,020	$58,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,707

$42,660

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$31,710

$47,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$529 / month

$793 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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9.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

A great performance car that starts just under $30,000, the 2010 Nissan 370Z comes close enough to Porsche performance to make you wonder.

The 2010 Porsche Boxster is a fun, attractive, and capable roadster-everything you want it to be.

TCC Likes

Tight styling
Powerful, 332-horsepower V-6
Rev-matching manual transmission

Capable, confident handling
Classic styling
Strong acceleration

TCC Dislikes

Plenty of tire noise
Lots of drivetrain noise, too
Improved interior can be a tight fit

Lack of storage spaces
Wind and road noise
Sound systems

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two-Seater

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

54.6

53.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

52.3

- TBD -

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

37.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.4

- TBD -

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.9

33.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.0

58.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.84

5.0

Length, Overall (in)

167.2

172.1

Height, Overall (in)

52.2

50.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

100.4

95.1

Liftover Height (in)

35.9

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.6

70.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

4.2

9.9

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.60 x 1.1

12.5 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.60 x 0.6

11.8 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.9

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.7

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

34.7

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

13.5

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

32.8

36.4

Steering Type

Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

245/45WR18

P235/50ZR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

225/50WR18

P205/55ZR17

Spare Tire Size

T145/80D17

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3278

2943

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 9.0

17 x 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

17 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

8.5

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas Flat 6-cyl

Fuel System

SMPI

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

270 @ 5200

214 @ 4400-6000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.7L/- TBD -

2.9L/177

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

332 @ 7000

255 @ 6400

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.36

3.87

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.13

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Manual

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Rear-Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

0.84

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.92

3.66

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

1.40

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.97

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.97

3.33

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

2.05

Summary

Vehicle Name

Nissan 370Z

Porsche Boxster

Body Style

2 door coupe

2 Door Roadster

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double wishbone

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-link

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.5

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