Car comparison

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) T 2.0vsPorsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

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

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Porsche 718 Cayman (982)

T 2.0

300 hp1988 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020
VS

Porsche Cayman (981C)

S 3.4

325 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Porsche 718 Cayman (982) T 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    180 g/km
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • Most powerful
    325 hp
    242 kW
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    237 hp/t
    177 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    780 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Cayman (982)T 2.0PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
Power
300hp224kW
325hp242kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
281 km/h
175 mph
To 99% top speed
65.6s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
65.6s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
217hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
237hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
684km425mi
Calculated
780km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,988cc121cu in
3,436cc210cu in
Length
4,379mm172in
4,380mm172in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,276mm50in
1,295mm51in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,528mm60in
-
Rear track
1,534mm60in
-
Trunk volume
150L
425L
Max trunk volume
275L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
54L
64L
CO2 emissions
180g/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) T 2.0Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Cayman (982) T 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche718 Cayman (982)T 2.07,500 rpm2,150-4,500 rpm7,750 rpm
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.47,400 rpm4,500-5,800 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Cayman (982)T 2.0PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
15.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
281 km/h
175 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
115 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)T 2.0
300 hp
224 kW
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
325 hp
242 kW

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 has 25 hp more than Porsche 718 Cayman (982) T 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) T 2.0 and Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)T 2.0
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
PorscheCayman (981C)S 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)T 2.0
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
1,370 kg
3,020 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)T 2.0
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
281 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)T 2.04.7 s
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.44.9 s

Although Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 has more power, Porsche 718 Cayman (982) T 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) T 2.0 and Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4: 0.2 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)T 2.0
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)T 2.0
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)T 2.0
684 km
425 mi
PorscheCayman (981C)S 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)T 2.0
300 hp
224 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
325 hp
242 kW
4.9 s
281 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)T 2.0
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,276 mm
50.2 in
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 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)T 2.0
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) T 2.0 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)T 2.0
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
4.7 s
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.9 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)T 2.0
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Cayman (982)T 2.0PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
Power
300 hp
224 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
281 km/h
175 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
1,276 mm
50.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Range score
684 km
425 mi
780 km
485 mi
CO2 score
180 g/km
190 g/km
Trunk score
150 L
5.3 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 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) T 2.0Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) T 2.0

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 97 km (60 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 275 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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