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

S 3.4

320 hp3436 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
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,335 kg
    2,943 lb
  • 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 economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Cayman (982)2.0PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
Power
300hp224kW
320hp239kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,335kg2,943lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,675kg3,693lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
96.1s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
113.8s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
19.7s
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
285Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
730km453mi
Calculated
691km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,988cc121cu in
3,436cc210cu in
Length
4,379mm172in
4,347mm171in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,286mm51in
1,306mm51in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,415mm95in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,486mm59in
Rear track
1,532mm60in
1,528mm60in
Ground clearance-
126mm5in
Trunk volume
334L
260L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
54L
65L
CO2 emissions
168g/km
221g/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 S 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 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)Facelift 2009S 3.47,200 rpm4,750 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Cayman (982)2.0PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
19.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
169 km/h
105 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 2009S 3.4
320 hp
239 kW

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 has 20 hp more than Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0 and Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4: 20 hp (15 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 2009S 3.4
370 Nm
273 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 2009S 3.4
1,375 kg
3,031 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 2009S 3.4
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 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 2009S 3.45.1 s

Although Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 has more power, Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 2009S 3.4
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0 and Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4: 2.0 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 2009S 3.4
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 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 2009S 3.4
691 km
430 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 2009S 3.4
320 hp
239 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 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 2009S 3.4
Power
320 hp
239 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
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,306 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)Facelift 2009S 3.4
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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 2009S 3.4
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.1 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)Facelift 2009S 3.4
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Cayman (982)2.0PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
Power
300 hp
224 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Lightness
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
1,306 mm
51.4 in
Range score
730 km
453 mi
691 km
430 mi
CO2 score
168 g/km
221 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
233 hp/t
174 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 718 Cayman (982) 2.0Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 38 km (24 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 74 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 53 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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