Nissan GT-R vs. Porsche 911
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan GT-R and Porsche 911 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Nissan GT-R and the Porsche 911.
When comparing the Nissan GT-R's and the Porsche 911's specifications and ratings, the Nissan GT-R has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and base engine power. The Porsche 911 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Nissan GT-R's and the Porsche 911's specifications and ratings, the Nissan GT-R is a better car than the Porsche 911.
Pricing: A used 2024 Nissan GT-R ranges from $148,279 to $243,996 while a used 2025 Porsche 911 is priced between $151,588 to $437,624. For a new model, the Nissan GT-R's price is between $133,500 and $285,427, with the Porsche 911 priced between $146,020 and $328,403.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Nissan GT-R loses 34.4 percent of its value and the Porsche 911 loses 17 percent of its value. This means the Porsche 911 retains 17.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan GT-R.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan GT-R’s base engine makes 565 horsepower, and the Porsche 911 base engine makes 388 horsepower. The GT-R is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 429 miles. The 911 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 415 miles.This gives the Porsche 911 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Nissan GT-R the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
133500 - 285427
Starting MSRP:
121090
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
105444
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
46440 - 273000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
146020 - 328403
Starting MSRP:
120100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
90928
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
54500 - 150000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
186582
Price Range:
148279 - 243996
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
108925
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
58351 - 309442
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
12
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
10339
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
258844
Price Range:
151588 - 437624
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
121269
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
60394 - 258844
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
40656
Depreciation %:
0.33574836
Resale Value $:
80434
Residual Value %:
0.66425164
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.4397269
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.33574836 - 0.50047268
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
20490
Depreciation %:
0.17060832
Resale Value $:
99610
Residual Value %:
0.82939168
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.27961642
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.17060832 - 0.55051463
Nissan GT-R Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche 911 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
9.999999 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan GT-R
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
15.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
8.9 - 28.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche 911
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
18.5
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
20.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
13.0 - 29.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.2681388927627117
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.7 - 14.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.16068364821227
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.9 - 7.2
Nissan GT-R Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 40Ranking
9 out of / 40Ranking
12 out of / 40Ranking
12 out of / 40Ranking
17 out of / 40Ranking
22 out of / 29Porsche 911 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 40Ranking
2 out of / 40Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
4 out of / 40Ranking
5 out of / 40Ranking
21 out of / 29Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Nissan GT-R Trim Levels
NISMO, Premium, Skyline Edition, T-Spec
Porsche 911 Trim Levels
Carrera, Carrera S, Carrera T, GT3, GT3 RS, GT3 Touring, Turbo, Turbo 50 Years, Turbo S
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
565 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
467 foot-lbs @ 3300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.144 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
388 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
331 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.116 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
312 / 429 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
299 / 415 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bench Seats:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
26.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50 inches
Cargo Space:
8.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
87.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
4.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3933 lbs
Width:
74.6 inches
Height:
53.9 inches
Length:
185.4 inches
Wheelbase:
109.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3342 lbs
Width:
80 inches
Height:
51.2 inches
Length:
178.8 inches
Wheelbase:
96.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/40ZR20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/40ZR19
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black Pearl
Blue
Bayside Blue Quadcoat
Gray
Gun Metallic
Red
Solid Red
Silver
Super Silver Quadcoat
White
Pearl White TriCoat
Green
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Gentian Blue Metallic / Lugano Blue
Gray
Chalk / Ice Grey Metallic / Slate Grey Neo
Red
Carmine Red / Guards Red
Silver
GT Silver Metallic
White
White
Green
Shade Green Metallic / Vanadium Grey Metallic
Yellow
Cartagena Yellow Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Kuro Night
Gray
Hai Gray
Red
Red Amber
Beige
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Basalt Black / Black / Black w/ Chalk Stitching / Black/Choice of Color / Black/Limestone Beige
Gray
Dark Night Blue/Chalk / Slate Grey/Chalk / Slate Grey/Choice of Color
Red
Black/Bordeaux Red / Bordeaux Red / Bordeaux Red w/ Chalk Stitching / Bordeaux Red/Choice of Color
Beige
Black/Limestone Beige
Blue
Dark Night Blue / Dark Night Blue w/ Chalk Stitching [Leather] / Graphite Blue/Choice of Color
Brown
Basalt Black/Classic Cognac / Truffle Brown
