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

S 3.4

320 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2012

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
  • Most powerful
    325 hp
    242 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    243 hp/t
    181 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    211 g/km
  • 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 2009S 3.4
Power
325hp242kW
320hp239kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
277 km/h
172 mph
To 99% top speed
67.4s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Calculated
82.7s99% target: 274 km/h / 170 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
15.7s
Calculated
18.1s
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
237hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
711km442mi
Calculated
663km412mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
3,436cc210cu in
Length
4,380mm172in
4,347mm171in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,306mm51in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,415mm95in
Front track-
1,486mm59in
Rear track-
1,528mm60in
Ground clearance-
126mm5in
Trunk volume
425L
260L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
65L
CO2 emissions
211g/km
230g/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 S 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 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 2009S 3.47,200 rpm4,750 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.7 s
18.1 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
277 km/h
172 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
113 mph
174 km/h
108 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 2009S 3.4
320 hp
239 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 and Porsche Cayman (981C) S 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 2009S 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 2009S 3.4
1,350 kg
2,976 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 2009S 3.4
277 km/h
172 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 2009S 3.45.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 and Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4: 0.2 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)S 3.4
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 and Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4: 0.8 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 2009S 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 (981C)S 3.4
711 km
442 mi
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
663 km
412 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 2009S 3.4
320 hp
239 kW
5.2 s
277 km/h
172 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 2009S 3.4
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,306 mm
51.4 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 2009S 3.4
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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 2009S 3.4
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
5.2 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 2009S 3.4
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
Power
325 hp
242 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.2 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
277 km/h
172 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
1,306 mm
51.4 in
Range score
711 km
442 mi
663 km
412 mi
CO2 score
211 g/km
230 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
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 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 (981C) S 3.4Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 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
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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