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Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009 S 3.4vsPorsche Cayman (981C) 2.7

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

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Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009

S 3.4

320 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2012
VS

Porsche Cayman (981C)

2.7

275 hp2706 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7

  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    183 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    810 km
    503 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    233 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
Power
320hp239kW
275hp205kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,360kg2,998lb
Gross weight
1,675kg3,693lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
264 km/h
164 mph
To 99% top speed
113.8s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
71.9s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
19.7s
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
691km430mi
Calculated
810km503mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
2,706cc165cu in
Length
4,347mm171in
4,380mm172in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,306mm51in
1,294mm51in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,486mm59in
-
Rear track
1,528mm60in
-
Ground clearance
126mm5in
-
Trunk volume
260L
425L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
65L
64L
CO2 emissions
221g/km
183g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.47,200 rpm4,750 rpm7,500 rpm
PorscheCayman (981C)2.77,400 rpm4,500-6,500 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.7 s
19.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
264 km/h
164 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
320 hp
239 kW
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
275 hp
205 kW

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 has 45 hp more than Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7 and Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4: 45 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
290 Nm
214 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
1,360 kg
2,998 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 2009S 3.4
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
264 km/h
164 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 2009S 3.45.1 s
PorscheCayman (981C)2.75.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 and Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7: 0.5 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 2009S 3.4
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7 and Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4: 1.5 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 2009S 3.4
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
691 km
430 mi
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
810 km
503 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
320 hp
239 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
275 hp
205 kW
5.6 s
264 km/h
164 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 2009S 3.4
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,306 mm
51.4 in
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 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 2009S 3.4
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.1 s
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.6 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 2009S 3.4
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
Power
320 hp
239 kW
275 hp
205 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,306 mm
51.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 in
Range score
691 km
430 mi
810 km
503 mi
CO2 score
221 g/km
183 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 119 km (74 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 38 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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