2014 Nissan 370Z vs 2014 Porsche Boxster

2014 Nissan 370Z

2014 Porsche Boxster

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2-Door Coupe Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
370Z 2-Door Coupe Automatic	19	26	$29,642	$31,290
370Z 2-Door Coupe Automatic Touring	19	26	$34,253	$36,570
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual	18	26	$28,412	$29,990
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual NISMO	18	26	$40,632	$43,020
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual Touring	18	26	$33,038	$35,270
370Z 2-Door Roadster Automatic	18	25	$38,836	$41,470
370Z 2-Door Roadster Automatic Touring	18	25	$42,577	$45,470
370Z 2-Door Roadster Manual Touring	17	25	$41,361	$44,170

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2-Door Roadster

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Boxster 2-Door Roadster	20	30	N/A	$50,400
Boxster 2-Door Roadster S	20	28	N/A	$62,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,642

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$31,290

$50,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$522 / month

$840 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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9.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Nissan 370Z continues to deliver good value and big sports car grins.

The 2014 Porsche Boxster defines the luxury sports roadster segment with its power, grace, and style.

TCC Likes

Sharp styling
Strong V-6 power
Synchro-Rev manual gearbox

Sharp, confident handling
Attractive, modern styling
Brisk acceleration

TCC Dislikes

Road and tire noise
Engine noise
Tight cabin space

Adding options brings the bottom line into 911 territory
Wind and engine noise at high speeds
Sound controls can be fiddly

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two-Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.9

42.6

Front Hip Room (in)

54.6

53.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.2

38.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

51.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.4

51.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

60.5

Wheelbase (in)

100.4

97.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.6

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

60.1

Length, Overall (in)

167.2

172.2

Height, Overall (in)

51.8

50.5

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

12.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

32.8

36.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45WR18

P265/45ZR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/50WR18

P235/45ZR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3309

2888

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

120

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

340

Engine

Displacement

3.7 L/226

2.7 L/165

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

332 @ 7000

265 @ 6700

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Premium Unleaded H-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

270 @ 5200

206 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

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

Trans Order Code

480

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.13

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Manual w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

0.84

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.92

3.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.36

3.89

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

1.46

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

Coupe

Convertible

Vehicle Name

Nissan 370Z

Porsche Boxster

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Emissions

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

8.1

7.6 (Est)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

9.9

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