Car comparison

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0vsPorsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4

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)

S 3.4

295 hp3386 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2009

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)S 3.4
Power
300hp224kW
295hp220kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,335kg2,943lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
267 km/h
166 mph
To 99% top speed
96.1s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
88.3s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
21.6s
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
285Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
730km453mi
Calculated
582km362mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,988cc121cu in
3,386cc207cu in
Length
4,379mm172in
4,341mm171in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,286mm51in
1,305mm51in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,415mm95in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,486mm59in
Rear track
1,532mm60in
1,528mm60in
Ground clearance-
121mm5in
Trunk volume
334L
260L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
54L
64L
CO2 emissions
168g/km
262g/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) S 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4: 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)S 3.46,250 rpm4,400-6,000 rpm7,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Cayman (982)2.0PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
21.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
267 km/h
166 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
14.2 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)S 3.4
295 hp
220 kW

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0 has 5 hp more than Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4 and Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0: 5 hp (4 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)S 3.4
340 Nm
251 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)S 3.4
1,390 kg
3,064 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)S 3.4
267 km/h
166 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)S 3.46.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0 and Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4: 1.0 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)S 3.4
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0 and Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4: 3.6 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)S 3.4
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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)S 3.4
582 km
362 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)S 3.4
295 hp
220 kW
6.1 s
267 km/h
166 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)S 3.4
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,341 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 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)S 3.4
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 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)S 3.4
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
6.1 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)S 3.4
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Cayman (982)2.0PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
Power
300 hp
224 kW
295 hp
220 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
Lightness
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 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
4,341 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Range score
730 km
453 mi
582 km
362 mi
CO2 score
168 g/km
262 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
212 hp/t
158 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 718 Cayman (982) 2.0Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 148 km (92 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 74 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 94 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) S 3.4

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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