Porsche Cayman (981C)
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Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4vsAUDI S5 Coupe (8T) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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3.0 TFSI V6
Comparison overview
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Best choices
AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6
- Highest torque440 Nm325 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28.0 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions178 g/km
- Best estimated range792 km492 mi
- Largest trunk455 L
- Best overall score65/100
- Best economy score86/100
- Best practicality score53/100
Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.8 s
- Fastest top speed283 km/h176 mph
- Most powerful340 hp254 kW
- Lightest1,375 kg3,031 lb
- Best power-to-weight247 hp/t184 kW/t4.0 kg/hp
- Best performance score72/100
Specification comparison
| Model | PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4 | AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340hp254kW | 333hp248kW |
| Torque | 380Nm280lb-ft | 440Nm325lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,375kg3,031lb | 1,675kg3,693lb |
| Gross weight | 1,695kg3,737lb | 2,175kg4,795lb |
| Top speed | 283 km/h 176 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 64.6s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph Calculated | 67.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8s | 4.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.0s Calculated | 17.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.6s Calculated | 4.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK | 10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK | 6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.8s Calculated | 13.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 247hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb Calculated | 199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton Calculated | 263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 780km485mi Calculated | 792km492mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,436cc210cu in | 2,995cc183cu in |
| Length | 4,404mm173in | 4,640mm183in |
| Width | 1,801mm71in | 1,854mm73in |
| Height | 1,284mm51in | 1,369mm54in |
| Wheelbase | 2,475mm97in | 2,751mm108in |
| Front track | - | 1,588mm63in |
| Rear track | - | 1,575mm62in |
| Trunk volume | 425L | 455L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 829L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 64L | 61L |
| CO2 emissions | 190g/km | 178g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4: Power / Torque
- AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4 | 7,400 rpm | 4,750-5,800 rpm | 7,650 rpm |
| AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 2,900-5,300 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4 | AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.6 s | 4.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.8 s | 4.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 15.0 s | 17.2 s |
| Top speed | 283 km/h 176 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.2 s | 2.1 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.7 s | 5.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.4 s | 8.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.8 s | 11.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.8 s | 13.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 185 km/h 115 mph | 177 km/h 110 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4 | 340 hp 254 kW |
| AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 | 333 hp 248 kW |
Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4 has 7 hp more than AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6.
The biggest power difference is between AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4: 7 hp (5 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4 | 380 Nm 280 lb-ft |
| AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 | 440 Nm 325 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4 | 1,375 kg 3,031 lb |
| AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 | 1,675 kg 3,693 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4 | 283 km/h 176 mph |
| AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4 | 4.8 s |
| AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 | 4.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4 and AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4 | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK |
| AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4 | 247 hp/t 184 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp |
| AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 | 199 hp/t 148 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4 | 780 km 485 mi |
| AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 | 792 km 492 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4 | 340 hp 254 kW | 4.8 s | 283 km/h 176 mph |
| AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 | 333 hp 248 kW | 4.9 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 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.
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| PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4 |
| 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 |
| 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||
Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4 | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK | 4.8 s |
| AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 4.9 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4 | 247 hp/t 184 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK |
| AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 | 199 hp/t 148 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4 | AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 340 hp 254 kW | 333 hp 248 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 380 Nm 280 lb-ft | 440 Nm 325 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.8 s | 4.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 283 km/h 176 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,375 kg 3,031 lb | 1,675 kg 3,693 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 780 km 485 mi | 792 km 492 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 190 g/km | 178 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 425 L 15.0 cu ft | 455 L 16.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 247 hp/t 184 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 199 hp/t 148 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4 | AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 |
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| Consumption | 8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 14.35 LC100 km | 13.48 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 23.09 LC100 mi | 21.69 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal | 1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,153 LC/year | 2,021 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4
- Has 7 hp more
- Is 300 kg lighter
- Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
- Has 48 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Smallest trunk
- Highest CO2 emissions
AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6
- Has 60 Nm more
- Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 12 km (7 mi) more estimated range
- Has 30 L more trunk volume
- Emits 12 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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