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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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2012
VS

Porsche Cayman (981C)

S 3.4

325 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    330 hp
    246 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    250 hp/t
    186 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    72/100

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    711 km
    442 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
Power
330hp246kW
325hp242kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,665kg3,671lb
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
66.9s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
15.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
250hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
280Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
581km361mi
Calculated
711km442mi
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-
211g/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
4.7 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 s
15.6 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
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.0 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
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
1,340 kg
2,954 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)S 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)S 3.45.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4 and Porsche Cayman (981C) S 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)S 3.4
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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 (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 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)S 3.4
711 km
442 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)S 3.4
325 hp
242 kW
5.0 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)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

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)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

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 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)S 3.4
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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 (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)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

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
4.9 s
5.0 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
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
581 km
361 mi
711 km
442 mi
CO2 score
-
211 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
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 130 km (81 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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