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Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5vsPorsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009 R 3.4

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 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2017-2018
VS

Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009

R 3.4

330 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    290 km/h
    180 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    365 hp
    272 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    265 hp/t
    198 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    711 km
    442 mi
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
Power
365hp272kW
330hp246kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,675kg3,693lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.7s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
90.7s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
17.0s
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
265hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
250hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
711km442mi
Calculated
581km361mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,497cc152cu in
3,436cc210cu in
Length
4,393mm173in
4,347mm171in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,286mm51in
1,285mm51in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,415mm95in
Front track-
1,490mm59in
Rear track-
1,530mm60in
Ground clearance-
103mm4in
Trunk volume
150L
260L
Max trunk volume
425L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
54L
CO2 emissions
205g/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 (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.56,500 rpm1,900-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.47,400 rpm4,750 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
17.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
177 km/h
110 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 (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
330 hp
246 kW

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5 has 35 hp more than Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4 and Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 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)GTS 2.5
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
1,320 kg
2,910 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 (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 2.54.6 s
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.44.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5 and Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4: 0.3 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
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

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
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 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
711 km
442 mi
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
581 km
361 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
4.6 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
330 hp
246 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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/h4.6 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 (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 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/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
4.6 s
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.9 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
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
Power
365 hp
272 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 in
Range score
711 km
442 mi
581 km
361 mi
CO2 score
205 g/km
-
Trunk score
150 L
5.3 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 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 (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 130 km (81 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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