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Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0vsPorsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009 2.9

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

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Porsche 718 Cayman (982)

2.0

300 hp1988 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018
VS

Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009

2.9

265 hp2893 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,335 kg
    2,943 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    225 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    168 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    730 km
    453 mi
  • Largest trunk
    334 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Cayman (982)2.0PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
Power
300hp224kW
265hp198kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,335kg2,943lb
1,360kg2,998lb
Gross weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
263 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
96.1s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
91.5s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
21.8s
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
285Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
730km453mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,988cc121cu in
2,893cc177cu in
Length
4,379mm172in
4,347mm171in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,286mm51in
1,304mm51in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,415mm95in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,490mm59in
Rear track
1,532mm60in
1,534mm60in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
334L
260L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
54L
65L
CO2 emissions
168g/km
214g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.06,500 rpm1,950-4,500 rpm7,500 rpm
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.97,200 rpm4,400-6,000 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Cayman (982)2.0PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
21.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
263 km/h
163 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
300 hp
224 kW
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
265 hp
198 kW

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0 has 35 hp more than Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9 and Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
1,360 kg
2,998 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
263 km/h
163 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.05.1 s
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.95.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0 and Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0 and Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9: 1.7 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
730 km
453 mi
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
300 hp
224 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
265 hp
198 kW
5.7 s
263 km/h
163 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
334 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,286 mm
50.6 in
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,304 mm
51.3 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
5.1 s
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.7 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Cayman (982)2.0PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
Power
300 hp
224 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
334 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,286 mm
50.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,304 mm
51.3 in
Range score
730 km
453 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
168 g/km
214 g/km
Trunk score
334 L
11.8 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 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 718 Cayman (982) 2.0Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 km (10 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 74 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 46 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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