Car comparison

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7vsPorsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009 2.9

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 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2016
VS

Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009

2.9

265 hp2893 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    266 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    275 hp
    205 kW
  • Lightest
    1,330 kg
    2,932 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    207 hp/t
    154 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    195 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    762 km
    473 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (981C)2.7PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
Power
275hp205kW
265hp198kW
Torque
290Nm214lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,330kg2,932lb
1,360kg2,998lb
Gross weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
73.3s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
91.5s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
21.8s
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
762km473mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,706cc165cu in
2,893cc177cu in
Length
4,380mm172in
4,347mm171in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,294mm51in
1,304mm51in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,415mm95in
Front track-
1,490mm59in
Rear track-
1,534mm60in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
425L
260L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
65L
CO2 emissions
195g/km
214g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9: 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.97,200 rpm4,400-6,000 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (981C)2.7PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
21.8 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
107 mph
165 km/h
103 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
265 hp
198 kW

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7 has 10 hp more than Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9 and Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7: 10 hp (7 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
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 (981C)2.7
266 km/h
165 mph
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
263 km/h
163 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.75.7 s
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.95.7 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
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7 and Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9: 0.7 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 (981C)2.7
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
195 hp/t
145 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
762 km
473 mi
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
714 km
444 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
5.7 s
266 km/h
165 mph
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
265 hp
198 kW
5.7 s
263 km/h
163 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/h5.7 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,304 mm
51.3 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/h5.7 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7 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
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.7 s
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (981C)2.7PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
Power
275 hp
205 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.7 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,304 mm
51.3 in
Range score
762 km
473 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
195 g/km
214 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
195 hp/t
145 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayman (981C) 2.7Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 48 km (30 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 19 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

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