Car comparison

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5vsPorsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8

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

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Porsche 718 Cayman (982)

GTS 2.5

365 hp2497 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2017-2018
VS

Porsche Cayman (981C)

GT4 3.8

385 hp3800 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    290 km/h
    180 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    430 Nm
    317 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    186 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    780 km
    485 mi
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8

  • Most powerful
    385 hp
    287 kW
  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    287 hp/t
    214 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
Power
365hp272kW
385hp287kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
63.0s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
60.1s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
12.9s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
313Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
780km485mi
Calculated
524km326mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,497cc152cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,393mm173in
4,438mm175in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,286mm51in
1,266mm50in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,484mm98in
Trunk volume
150L
425L
Max trunk volume
425L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
54L
CO2 emissions
186g/km
238g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.56,500 rpm1,900-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.87,400 rpm4,750-6,000 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.9 s
13.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
121 mph
194 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
365 hp
272 kW
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
385 hp
287 kW

Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8 has 20 hp more than Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5 and Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
1,340 kg
2,954 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)GTS 2.5
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
295 km/h
183 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)GTS 2.54.3 s
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.84.4 s

Although Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8 has more power, Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5 and Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8: 0.1 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)GTS 2.5
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5 and Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8: 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
780 km
485 mi
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
524 km
326 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
365 hp
272 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
385 hp
287 kW
4.4 s
295 km/h
183 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)GTS 2.5
Power
365 hp
272 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,286 mm
50.6 in
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,438 mm
174.7 in
Height
1,266 mm
49.8 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)GTS 2.5
Power
365 hp
272 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5 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)GTS 2.5
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.3 s
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
4.4 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)GTS 2.5
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
Power
365 hp
272 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,286 mm
50.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,438 mm
174.7 in
Height
1,266 mm
49.8 in
Range score
780 km
485 mi
524 km
326 mi
CO2 score
186 g/km
238 g/km
Trunk score
150 L
5.3 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 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) GTS 2.5Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km18.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi29.01 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,704 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 256 km (159 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 52 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 275 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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