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

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

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Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009

R 3.4

330 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2012
VS

Porsche 718 Cayman (982)

S 2.5

350 hp2497 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    258 hp/t
    193 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    790 km
    491 mi
  • Largest trunk
    334 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
Power
330hp246kW
350hp261kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,355kg2,987lb
Gross weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,665kg3,671lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
285 km/h
177 mph
To 99% top speed
90.7s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
71.7s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
15.2s
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
250hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
258hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
280Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
581km361mi
Calculated
790km491mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
2,497cc152cu in
Length
4,347mm171in
4,379mm172in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,285mm51in
1,284mm51in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,490mm59in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,530mm60in
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance
103mm4in
-
Trunk volume
260L
334L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
54L
64L
CO2 emissions-
184g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.47,400 rpm4,750 rpm7,650 rpm
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.56,500 rpm1,900-4,500 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 s
15.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
285 km/h
177 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
330 hp
246 kW
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
350 hp
261 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
1,355 kg
2,987 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 2009R 3.4
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
285 km/h
177 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 2009R 3.44.9 s
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.54.6 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: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
581 km
361 mi
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
790 km
491 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
330 hp
246 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
350 hp
261 kW
4.6 s
285 km/h
177 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 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
334 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,284 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
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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.9 s
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
4.6 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 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
Power
330 hp
246 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
1,285 mm
50.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
334 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
Range score
581 km
361 mi
790 km
491 mi
CO2 score
-
184 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
334 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
258 hp/t
193 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 Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 209 km (130 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 74 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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