2018 Nissan 370Z vs 2018 Porsche 718

2018 Nissan 370Z

2018 Porsche 718

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Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
370Z Coupe Automatic	19	26	$29,966	$31,390
370Z Coupe Manual	18	26	$28,632	$29,990
370Z Coupe NISMO Automatic	19	26	$44,928	$47,090
370Z Coupe NISMO Manual	18	26	$43,594	$45,690
370Z Coupe Sport Automatic	19	26	$33,378	$34,970
370Z Coupe Sport Manual	18	26	$32,043	$33,570
370Z Coupe Sport Tech Automatic	19	26	$36,714	$38,470
370Z Coupe Sport Tech Manual	18	26	$35,379	$37,070
370Z Coupe Touring Automatic	19	26	$37,367	$39,590
370Z Coupe Touring Manual	18	26	$36,047	$38,190
370Z Roadster Automatic	18	25	$39,470	$41,820
370Z Roadster Touring Automatic	18	25	$43,946	$46,570
370Z Roadster Touring Sport Automatic	18	25	$46,614	$49,400
370Z Roadster Touring Sport Manual	17	24	$45,389	$48,100

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GTS Roadster

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
718 Boxster GTS Roadster	19	25	N/A	$81,900
718 Boxster Roadster	21	28	N/A	$57,400
718 Boxster S Roadster	20	26	N/A	$69,800
718 Cayman Coupe	21	28	N/A	$55,300
718 Cayman GTS Coupe	19	25	N/A	$79,800
718 Cayman S Coupe	20	26	N/A	$67,700

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,966

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$31,390

$81,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$523 / month

$1365 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Nissan 370Z is a confident coupe or roadster with an impressive pedigree and a recognizable shape. It's comparatively aged, but an instant classic for most owners.

The 2018 Porsche 718 range adds an impressive GTS variant to an already outstanding lineup.

TCC Likes

Iconic looks
Manual transmission is heroic
Good power-to-weight

Impressive new GTS version
Great engines
Impeccable interiors in all models

TCC Dislikes

Two people inside, that’s it
Cramped cargo room
Rough engine noises

Room for two and not much else
Gets expensive in a hurry
Flat-6 sound is gone now

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

51.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.9

Front Hip Room (in)

54.6

Front Head Room (in)

38.2

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

51.8

50.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

60.6

Wheelbase (in)

100.4

97.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.6

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

59.6

Length, Overall (in)

167.5

172.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

3.9

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

32.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/50WR18

P235/35ZR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45WR18

P265/35ZR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3373

3031

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 9

20 X 10

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

270 @ 5200

309 @ 1950

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.7 L/226

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

332 @ 7000

365 @ 6500

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.92

3.31

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.36

3.89

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

1.41

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.95

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.97

3.00

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

1.95

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

0.81

Summary

Vehicle Name

Nissan 370Z Coupe

Porsche 718 Boxster

Body Style

Coupe

Convertible

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Emissions

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

8.0

8.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

9.7

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