Car comparison

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 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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Porsche Cayman (981C)

S 3.4

325 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2016
VS

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2014-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    178 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    792 km
    492 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    281 km/h
    175 mph
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    237 hp/t
    177 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
325hp242kW
333hp248kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,675kg3,693lb
Gross weight
1,695kg3,737lb
2,175kg4,795lb
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.6s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
67.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
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
12.9s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
237hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
780km485mi
Calculated
792km492mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,380mm172in
4,640mm183in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,295mm51in
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) S 3.4AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.47,400 rpm4,500-5,800 rpm7,650 rpm
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
17.2 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 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
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
325 hp
242 kW
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW

AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 has 8 hp more than Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 and AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
370 Nm
273 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
1,370 kg
3,020 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
281 km/h
175 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.44.9 s
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V64.9 s

Although AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 has more power, Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
325 hp
242 kW
4.9 s
281 km/h
175 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 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 (981C)S 3.4
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.9 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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 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

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4AUDIS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
325 hp
242 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.9 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 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
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 in
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
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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 (981C) S 3.4AUDI S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • Is 305 kg lighter
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 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 S5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 70 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

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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