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Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009 R 3.4vsAUDI TT RS Coupe (8J) 2.5 TFSI

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

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Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009

R 3.4

330 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2012
VS

AUDI TT RS Coupe (8J)

2.5 TFSI

340 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2009-2010

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI TT RS Coupe (8J) 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    652 km
    405 mi
  • Largest trunk
    290 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)2.5 TFSI
Power
330hp246kW
340hp254kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,295kg2,855lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
82.5s99% target: 279 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
60.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
15.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
234hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
310Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
557km346mi
Calculated
652km405mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
2,480cc151cu in
Length
4,347mm171in
4,198mm165in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,285mm51in
1,342mm53in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,468mm97in
Front track
1,490mm59in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,530mm60in
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance
103mm4in
-
Trunk volume
260L
290L
Max trunk volume-
700L
Doors
2
3
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
54L
60L
CO2 emissions-
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 R 3.4AUDI TT RS Coupe (8J) 2.5 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT RS Coupe (8J) 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.47,400 rpm4,750 rpm7,650 rpm
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)2.5 TFSI5,400-6,500 rpm1,600-6,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)2.5 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
15.7 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
330 hp
246 kW
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)2.5 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW

AUDI TT RS Coupe (8J) 2.5 TFSI has 10 hp more than Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4 and AUDI TT RS Coupe (8J) 2.5 TFSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)2.5 TFSI
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)2.5 TFSI
1,450 kg
3,197 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 2009R 3.4
282 km/h
175 mph
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)2.5 TFSI
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 (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.45.0 s
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)2.5 TFSI4.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI TT RS Coupe (8J) 2.5 TFSI and Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4: 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 2009R 3.4
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)2.5 TFSI
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI TT RS Coupe (8J) 2.5 TFSI and Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4: 0.5 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 2009R 3.4
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)2.5 TFSI
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
557 km
346 mi
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)2.5 TFSI
652 km
405 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
330 hp
246 kW
5.0 s
282 km/h
175 mph
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)2.5 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW
4.6 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 (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 in
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)2.5 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,198 mm
165.3 in
Height
1,342 mm
52.8 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 2009R 3.4
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)2.5 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

AUDI TT RS Coupe (8J) 2.5 TFSI 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 2009R 3.4
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.0 s
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)2.5 TFSI
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.6 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 2009R 3.4
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)2.5 TFSI
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)2.5 TFSI
Power
330 hp
246 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
4.6 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,198 mm
165.3 in
Height
1,342 mm
52.8 in
Range score
557 km
346 mi
652 km
405 mi
CO2 score
-
214 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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 R 3.4AUDI TT RS Coupe (8J) 2.5 TFSI
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI TT RS Coupe (8J) 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 95 km (59 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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