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Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009 R 3.4vsPorsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4

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

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Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009

R 3.4

330 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2012
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
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    780 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4

  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    250 hp/t
    186 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
Power
330hp246kW
340hp254kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
283 km/h
176 mph
To 99% top speed
90.7s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
64.6s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
250hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
247hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
280Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
581km361mi
Calculated
780km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
3,436cc210cu in
Length
4,347mm171in
4,404mm173in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,285mm51in
1,284mm51in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,490mm59in
-
Rear track
1,530mm60in
-
Ground clearance
103mm4in
-
Trunk volume
260L
425L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
54L
64L
CO2 emissions-
190g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.47,400 rpm4,750 rpm7,650 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
MetricPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4PorscheCayman (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
17.0 s
15.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
283 km/h
176 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
330 hp
246 kW
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
340 hp
254 kW

Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4 has 10 hp more than Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4 and Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
370 Nm
273 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
1,320 kg
2,910 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.44.9 s
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.44.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4 and Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4: 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 (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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 Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4: 1.1 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 2009R 3.4
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
581 km
361 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
330 hp
246 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
VehiclePorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
Power
330 hp
246 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
283 km/h
176 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 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
581 km
361 mi
780 km
485 mi
CO2 score
-
190 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 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 Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 200 km (124 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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