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Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009 R 3.4vsPorsche Cayman (981C) S 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 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2012
VS

Porsche Cayman (981C)

S 3.4

325 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • 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
    282 km/h
    175 mph
  • Most powerful
    330 hp
    246 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,295 kg
    2,855 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    255 hp/t
    190 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
Power
330hp246kW
325hp242kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,295kg2,855lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
281 km/h
175 mph
To 99% top speed
82.5s99% target: 279 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
65.6s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
237hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
557km346mi
Calculated
780km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
3,436cc210cu in
Length
4,347mm171in
4,380mm172in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,285mm51in
1,295mm51in
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) S 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) S 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)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
MetricPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
15.5 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
281 km/h
175 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
183 km/h
114 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)S 3.4
325 hp
242 kW

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4 has 5 hp more than Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 and Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4: 5 hp (4 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)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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
1,295 kg
2,855 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
282 km/h
175 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.45.0 s
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.44.9 s

Although Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4 has more power, Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) S 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
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (981C)S 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) S 3.4 and Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 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 2009R 3.4
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
557 km
346 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
330 hp
246 kW
5.0 s
282 km/h
175 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 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)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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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 Cayman (981C) 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 2009R 3.4
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.0 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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
VehiclePorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
Power
330 hp
246 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
4.9 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
281 km/h
175 mph
Lightness
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Range score
557 km
346 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
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 224 km (139 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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