Car comparison

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5vsPorsche Cayman (981C) GTS 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 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2019-2020
VS

Porsche Cayman (981C)

GTS 3.4

340 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    190 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    780 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5

  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,355 kg
    2,987 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    258 hp/t
    193 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
Power
350hp261kW
340hp254kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,355kg2,987lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
283 km/h
176 mph
To 99% top speed
66.1s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
65.0s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
15.2s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
258hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
247hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
696km432mi
Calculated
780km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,497cc152cu in
3,436cc210cu in
Length
4,379mm172in
4,404mm173in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,284mm51in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,515mm60in
-
Rear track
1,539mm61in
-
Trunk volume-
425L
Max trunk volume
150L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
64L
CO2 emissions
210g/km
190g/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 (981C) GTS 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 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 (981C)GTS 3.47,400 rpm4,750-5,800 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.2 s
15.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
283 km/h
176 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
115 mph
185 km/h
115 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 (981C)GTS 3.4
340 hp
254 kW

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5 has 10 hp more than Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4 and Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5: 10 hp (7 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 (981C)GTS 3.4
380 Nm
280 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
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
1,375 kg
3,031 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 (981C)GTS 3.4
283 km/h
176 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 2.54.9 s
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.44.8 s

Although Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5 has more power, Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4 and Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5: 0.1 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
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4 and Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5: 1.0 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
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
247 hp/t
184 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)S 2.5
696 km
432 mi
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
780 km
485 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
4.9 s
285 km/h
177 mph
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
340 hp
254 kW
4.8 s
283 km/h
176 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/h4.9 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 (981C)GTS 3.4
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,404 mm
173.4 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4 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
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.8 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
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
Power
350 hp
261 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.8 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
283 km/h
176 mph
Lightness
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,404 mm
173.4 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
Range score
696 km
432 mi
780 km
485 mi
CO2 score
210 g/km
190 g/km
Trunk score
150 L
5.3 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
247 hp/t
184 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) S 2.5Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 85 km (53 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 275 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 20 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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