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Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009 S 3.4vsPorsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0

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

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Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009

S 3.4

320 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2012
VS

Porsche 718 Cayman (982)

2.0

300 hp1988 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4

  • 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
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    233 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    691 km
    430 mi
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,335 kg
    2,943 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    186 g/km
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
Power
320hp239kW
300hp224kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,335kg2,943lb
Gross weight
1,675kg3,693lb
1,655kg3,649lb
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
113.8s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
73.9s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
19.7s
16.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
285Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
691km430mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
1,988cc121cu in
Length
4,347mm171in
4,379mm172in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,306mm51in
1,295mm51in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,486mm59in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,531mm60in
Ground clearance
126mm5in
-
Trunk volume
260L
-
Max trunk volume-
150L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
65L
54L
CO2 emissions
221g/km
186g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.47,200 rpm4,750 rpm7,500 rpm
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.06,500 rpm2,150-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.7 s
16.7 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
2.0 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
320 hp
239 kW
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
300 hp
224 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
1,335 kg
2,943 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 2009S 3.4
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.45.1 s
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.05.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 and Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0: 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 (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0 and Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4: 1.3 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 (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
691 km
430 mi
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
667 km
414 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
320 hp
239 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
300 hp
224 kW
5.3 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
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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 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 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 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 2009S 3.4
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.1 s
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.3 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 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4Porsche718 Cayman (982)2.0
Power
320 hp
239 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,306 mm
51.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Range score
691 km
430 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
221 g/km
186 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 km (15 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) 2.0

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 35 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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