Car comparison

Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8vsPorsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 4.0

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

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Porsche Cayman (981C)

GT4 3.8

385 hp3800 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2015-2016
VS

Porsche 718 Cayman (982)

GTS 4.0

400 hp3995 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2020-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 4.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    430 Nm
    317 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • 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
ModelPorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 4.0
Power
385hp287kW
400hp298kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,435kg3,164lb
Gross weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
288 km/h
179 mph
To 99% top speed
59.7s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 285 km/h / 177 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
13.1s
Calculated
13.7s
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
279hp/t208kW/t126hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
313Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
300Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
524km326mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
3,995cc244cu in
Length
4,438mm175in
4,405mm173in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,266mm50in
1,276mm50in
Wheelbase
2,484mm98in
2,475mm97in
Front track-
1,527mm60in
Rear track-
1,535mm60in
Trunk volume
425L
270L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
54L
64L
CO2 emissions
238g/km
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Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 4.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 4.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.87,400 rpm4,750-6,000 rpm7,650 rpm
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 4.07,000 rpm5,500 rpm7,800 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 4.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.1 s
13.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
288 km/h
179 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
120 mph
189 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
385 hp
287 kW
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 4.0
400 hp
298 kW

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 4.0 has 15 hp more than Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8 and Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 4.0: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 4.0
430 Nm
317 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 4.0
1,435 kg
3,164 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 (981C)GT4 3.8
295 km/h
183 mph
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 4.0
288 km/h
179 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.84.4 s
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 4.04.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 4.0 and Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8: 0.4 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 (981C)GT4 3.8
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 4.0
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 4.0 and Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8: 0.7 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 (981C)GT4 3.8
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 4.0
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
524 km
326 mi
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 4.0
667 km
414 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
385 hp
287 kW
4.4 s
295 km/h
183 mph
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 4.0
400 hp
298 kW
4.0 s
288 km/h
179 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 (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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 4.0
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,405 mm
173.4 in
Height
1,276 mm
50.2 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 (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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 4.0
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 4.0 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
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
4.4 s
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 4.0
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.0 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 (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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 4.0
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 4.0
Power
385 hp
287 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.0 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
288 km/h
179 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
Fuel consumption
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,405 mm
173.4 in
Height
1,276 mm
50.2 in
Range score
524 km
326 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
238 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 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 Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 4.0
Consumption10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.03 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.01 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,704 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8

  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 155 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 4.0

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 142 km (88 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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