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Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009 2.9vsAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI 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)

3.2 FSI V6

265 hp3197 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2011

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    263 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    214 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
Power
265hp198kW
265hp198kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,670kg3,682lb
2,040kg4,497lb
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
84.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
21.8s
22.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,893cc177cu in
3,197cc195cu in
Length
4,347mm171in
4,625mm182in
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
65L
CO2 emissions
214g/km
214g/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) 3.2 FSI V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI 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)3.2 FSI V66,500 rpm3,000-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.8 s
22.2 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
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
164 km/h
102 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)3.2 FSI V6
265 hp
198 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)3.2 FSI V6
330 Nm
243 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)3.2 FSI V6
1,540 kg
3,395 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)3.2 FSI 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9 and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6: 0.4 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)3.2 FSI V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

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)3.2 FSI V6
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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)3.2 FSI V6
714 km
444 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)3.2 FSI V6
265 hp
198 kW
6.1 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)3.2 FSI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 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
4,625 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)3.2 FSI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9 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)3.2 FSI V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.1 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)3.2 FSI V6
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.1 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
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
4,625 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
214 g/km
214 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
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9

  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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