Nissan GT-R vs. Porsche Carrera GT
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan GT-R and Porsche Carrera GT 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 Carrera GT.
When we compare the Nissan GT-R's and the Porsche Carrera GT's specifications and ratings, the Nissan GT-R has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Porsche Carrera GT has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan GT-R's and the Porsche Carrera GT's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan GT-R’s base engine makes 565 horsepower, and the Porsche Carrera GT base engine makes 605 horsepower. The GT-R is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 429 miles. The Carrera GT is rated to deliver an average of 11 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 360 miles. This gives the Nissan GT-R the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Porsche Carrera GT. The GT-R uses premium unleaded, and the Carrera GT uses gasoline.
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:
-
Starting MSRP:
440795
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
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:
10
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
10236
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Nissan GT-R Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche Carrera GT Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
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 Carrera GT
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
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:
2.1975677542439014
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
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 Carrera GT Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Nissan GT-R Trim Levels
NISMO, Premium, Skyline Edition, T-Spec
Porsche Carrera GT Trim Levels
Base
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:
605 hp @ 8000 rpm
Torque:
435 foot-lbs @ 5750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.199 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:
5.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
10
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
9 / 15 / 11
Range (city/hwy):
216 / 360 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
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:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
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
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:
N/A
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
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:
2.7 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:
3042 lbs
Width:
75.6 inches
Height:
45.9 inches
Length:
181.6 inches
Wheelbase:
107.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
3.4 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 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/35R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black Pearl
Blue
Bayside Blue Quadcoat
Gray
Gun Metallic
Red
Solid Red
Silver
Super Silver Quadcoat
White
Pearl White TriCoat
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Basalt Black Metallic / Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Seal Gray Metallic
Red
Guards Red
Silver
GT Silver Metallic
White
Not available
Yellow
Fayence Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Kuro Night
Gray
Hai Gray
Red
Red Amber
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Dark Gray
Red
Terracotta
Brown
Ascot Brown/Black
