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Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009 2.9vsAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009

2.9

265 hp2893 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2012
VS

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

272 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2011-2014

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    190 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    263 km/h
    163 mph
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
265hp198kW
272hp203kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
1,670kg3,682lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
91.5s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
78.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
21.8s
20.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,893cc177cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,347mm171in
4,626mm182in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,304mm51in
1,372mm54in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,490mm59in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,534mm60in
1,577mm62in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
260L
455L
Max trunk volume-
829L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
65L
61L
CO2 emissions
214g/km
190g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.97,200 rpm4,400-6,000 rpm7,500 rpm
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V64,780-6,500 rpm2,150-4,780 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.8 s
20.9 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
265 hp
198 kW
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
272 hp
203 kW

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 has 7 hp more than Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9 and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
1,650 kg
3,638 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
263 km/h
163 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.95.7 s
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65.8 s

Although AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 has more power, Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9 and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9: 1.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
714 km
444 mi
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
753 km
468 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
265 hp
198 kW
5.7 s
263 km/h
163 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
272 hp
203 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,304 mm
51.3 in
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.7 s
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.8 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,304 mm
51.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
753 km
468 mi
CO2 score
214 g/km
190 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9

  • Is 290 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 39 km (24 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 195 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 24 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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