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

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

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Porsche Cayman (981C)

S 3.4

325 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2016
VS

Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009

R 3.4

330 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    283 km/h
    176 mph
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    711 km
    442 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
Power
325hp242kW
330hp246kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,295kg2,855lb
Gross weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
To 99% top speed
67.4s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Calculated
82.5s99% target: 279 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
15.7s
Calculated
17.2s
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
711km442mi
Calculated
557km346mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
3,436cc210cu in
Length
4,380mm172in
4,347mm171in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,285mm51in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,415mm95in
Front track-
1,490mm59in
Rear track-
1,530mm60in
Ground clearance-
103mm4in
Trunk volume
425L
260L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
54L
CO2 emissions
211g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.47,400 rpm4,500-5,800 rpm7,650 rpm
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.47,400 rpm4,750 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.7 s
17.2 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
113 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
325 hp
242 kW
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
330 hp
246 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 (981C)S 3.4
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 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 (981C)S 3.4
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
1,295 kg
2,855 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)S 3.4
283 km/h
176 mph
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
282 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 (981C)S 3.45.0 s
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.45.0 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.

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)S 3.4
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 and Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4: 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)S 3.4
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
711 km
442 mi
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
557 km
346 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
325 hp
242 kW
5.0 s
283 km/h
176 mph
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
330 hp
246 kW
5.0 s
282 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 (981C)S 3.4
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 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
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

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)S 3.4
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
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

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 (981C)S 3.4
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
5.0 s
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.0 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)S 3.4
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
Power
325 hp
242 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
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
Range score
711 km
442 mi
557 km
346 mi
CO2 score
211 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 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) S 3.4Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 154 km (96 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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