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Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7vsVolkswagen Scirocco III · Facelift 2014 R 2.0 TSI

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

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Porsche Cayman (981C)

2.7

275 hp2706 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2016
VS

Volkswagen Scirocco III · Facelift 2014

R 2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    264 km/h
    164 mph
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    202 hp/t
    151 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (981C)2.7VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
Power
275hp205kW
280hp209kW
Torque
290Nm214lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,426kg3,144lb
Gross weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.9s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
75.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
19.1s
Calculated
20.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
810km503mi
Calculated
688km427mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,706cc165cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,380mm172in
4,248mm167in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,294mm51in
1,398mm55in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,578mm101in
Front track-
1,569mm62in
Rear track-
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
425L
312L
Max trunk volume-
1,006L
Doors
2
3
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
64L
55L
CO2 emissions
183g/km
187g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (981C)2.77,400 rpm4,500-6,500 rpm7,650 rpm
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (981C)2.7VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.1 s
20.3 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
275 hp
205 kW
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW

Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 R 2.0 TSI has 5 hp more than Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7 and Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 R 2.0 TSI: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
1,426 kg
3,144 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 (981C)2.7
264 km/h
164 mph
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.75.6 s
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI5.7 s

Although Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 R 2.0 TSI has more power, Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7 and Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 R 2.0 TSI: 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
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
810 km
503 mi
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
688 km
427 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
275 hp
205 kW
5.6 s
264 km/h
164 mph
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,248 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 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
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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 R 2.0 TSI 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 (981C)2.7
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.6 s
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
5.7 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 (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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (981C)2.7VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
Power
275 hp
205 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.7 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,426 kg
3,144 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,248 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 in
Range score
810 km
503 mi
688 km
427 mi
CO2 score
183 g/km
187 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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 (981C) 2.7Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 R 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7

  • Is 66 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 123 km (76 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 113 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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