Car comparison

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4 3.0vsPorsche 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 911 (992)

Carrera 4 3.0

385 hp2981 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2019-2024
VS

Porsche 718 Cayman (982)

S 2.5

350 hp2497 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2020-present

Comparison overview

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

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Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    291 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    385 hp
    287 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    210 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    728 km
    453 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    41/100

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5

  • Lightest
    1,355 kg
    2,987 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    258 hp/t
    193 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    275 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
Power
385hp287kW
350hp261kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,555kg3,428lb
1,355kg2,987lb
Gross weight
1,985kg4,376lb
1,665kg3,671lb
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
To 99% top speed
82.9s99% target: 288 km/h / 179 mph
Calculated
71.7s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
15.2s
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
248hp/t185kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
258hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
289Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
728km453mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,981cc182cu in
2,497cc152cu in
Length
4,519mm178in
4,379mm172in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,298mm51in
1,284mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,557mm61in
1,540mm61in
Trunk volume
132L
275L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
67L
64L
CO2 emissions
210g/km
218g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4 3.0Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.06,500 rpm1,950-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.56,500 rpm2,100-4,500 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
15.2 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0
385 hp
287 kW
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
350 hp
261 kW

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4 3.0 has 35 hp more than Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5 and Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4 3.0: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0
450 Nm
332 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
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0
1,555 kg
3,428 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
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0
291 km/h
181 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
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.04.2 s
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.54.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4 3.0 and Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5: 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
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0
248 hp/t
185 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
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0
728 km
453 mi
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
667 km
414 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0
385 hp
287 kW
4.2 s
291 km/h
181 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
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 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
275 L
9.7 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
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4 3.0 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
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.2 s
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (992)Carrera 4 3.0Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
Power
385 hp
287 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.6 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Lightness
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
Range score
728 km
453 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
210 g/km
218 g/km
Trunk score
132 L
4.7 cu ft
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
248 hp/t
185 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 911 (992) Carrera 4 3.0Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4 3.0

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 62 km (38 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

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 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5

  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 143 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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