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Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 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)

S 2.5

350 hp2497 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2019-2020
VS

Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009

R 3.4

330 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
Power
350hp261kW
330hp246kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,385kg3,053lb
1,295kg2,855lb
Gross weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
To 99% top speed
59.6s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
82.5s99% target: 279 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
13.7s
Calculated
17.2s
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
253hp/t188kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
303Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
557km346mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,497cc152cu in
3,436cc210cu in
Length
4,379mm172in
4,347mm171in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,285mm51in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,415mm95in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,490mm59in
Rear track
1,539mm61in
1,530mm60in
Ground clearance-
103mm4in
Trunk volume-
260L
Max trunk volume
150L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
54L
CO2 emissions
193g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 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)S 2.56,500 rpm2,100-4,500 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)S 2.5PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.7 s
17.2 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.1 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)S 2.5
350 hp
261 kW
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
330 hp
246 kW

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5 has 20 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) S 2.5: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 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)S 2.5
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
1,295 kg
2,855 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)S 2.5
285 km/h
177 mph
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
282 km/h
175 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)S 2.54.4 s
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.45.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5 and Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4: 0.6 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)S 2.5
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5 and Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4: 1.2 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)S 2.5
253 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
753 km
468 mi
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
557 km
346 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
350 hp
261 kW
4.4 s
285 km/h
177 mph
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
330 hp
246 kW
5.0 s
282 km/h
175 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)S 2.5
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 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)S 2.5
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 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)S 2.5
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
4.4 s
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.0 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
253 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
Power
350 hp
261 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
5.0 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
Lightness
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
753 km
468 mi
557 km
346 mi
CO2 score
193 g/km
-
Trunk score
150 L
5.3 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
253 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 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) S 2.5Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 196 km (122 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 estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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