Car comparison

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7vsPeugeot RCZ · Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP

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

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Porsche Cayman (981C)

2.7

275 hp2706 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2016
VS

Peugeot RCZ · Facelift 2013

R 1.6 THP

270 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP

  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,280 kg
    2,822 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    211 hp/t
    157 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    145 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    873 km
    542 mi
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    266 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    275 hp
    205 kW
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best performance score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (981C)2.7PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
Power
275hp205kW
270hp201kW
Torque
290Nm214lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,330kg2,932lb
1,280kg2,822lb
Gross weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.3s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
77.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
20.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
211hp/t157kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
762km473mi
Calculated
873km542mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,706cc165cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,380mm172in
4,287mm169in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,958mm77in
Height
1,294mm51in
1,362mm54in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,612mm103in
Front track-
1,580mm62in
Rear track-
1,593mm63in
Ground clearance-
111mm4in
Trunk volume
425L
321L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
64L
55L
CO2 emissions
195g/km
145g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THPPowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7: Power / Torque
  • Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (981C)2.77,400 rpm4,500-6,500 rpm7,650 rpm
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP6,000 rpm1,900 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (981C)2.7PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
20.9 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
107 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
275 hp
205 kW
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
270 hp
201 kW

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7 has 5 hp more than Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP.

The biggest power difference is between Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP and Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
1,280 kg
2,822 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)2.7
266 km/h
165 mph
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.75.7 s
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7 and Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP: 0.2 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 (981C)2.7
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP and Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7: 2.1 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 (981C)2.7
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
762 km
473 mi
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
873 km
542 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
275 hp
205 kW
5.7 s
266 km/h
165 mph
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
270 hp
201 kW
5.9 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 (981C)2.7
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 in
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,362 mm
53.6 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)2.7
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP 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)2.7
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.7 s
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.9 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)2.7
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (981C)2.7PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
Power
275 hp
205 kW
270 hp
201 kW
Torque
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.9 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,362 mm
53.6 in
Range score
762 km
473 mi
873 km
542 mi
CO2 score
195 g/km
145 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 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) 2.7Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 104 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 111 km (69 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 50 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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