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Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009 R 3.4vsAUDI TT RS Coupe (8J) · Facelift 2010 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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2012
VS

AUDI TT RS Coupe (8J) · Facelift 2010

2.5 TFSI

340 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI TT RS Coupe (8J) Facelift 2010 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
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Largest trunk
    290 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4

  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    250 hp/t
    186 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
Power
330hp246kW
340hp254kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
90.7s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
60.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
15.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
250hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
234hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
280Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
310Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
581km361mi
Calculated
667km414mi
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-
209g/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) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT RS Coupe (8J) Facelift 2010 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)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI5,400-6,500 rpm1,600-5,300 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)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 s
15.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
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
5.6 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 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

AUDI TT RS Coupe (8J) Facelift 2010 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) Facelift 2010 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)Facelift 20102.5 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
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)Facelift 20102.5 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
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)Facelift 20102.5 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI TT RS Coupe (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI and Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4: 0.3 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
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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 2009R 3.4
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)Facelift 20102.5 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

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
4.9 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)Facelift 20102.5 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/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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)Facelift 20102.5 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/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

AUDI TT RS Coupe (8J) Facelift 2010 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
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI
Power
330 hp
246 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
581 km
361 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
-
209 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4AUDI TT RS Coupe (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 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) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 86 km (53 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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