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Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009 2.9vsPorsche Cayman (987C) 2.7

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

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Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009

2.9

265 hp2893 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2012
VS

Porsche Cayman (987C)

2.7

245 hp2687 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    263 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    214 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    36/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
Power
265hp198kW
245hp183kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
273Nm201lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,300kg2,866lb
Gross weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
To 99% top speed
91.5s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
93.6s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
21.8s
23.7s
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t141kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
688km428mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,893cc177cu in
2,687cc164cu in
Length
4,347mm171in
4,341mm171in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,304mm51in
1,305mm51in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,415mm95in
Front track
1,490mm59in
1,490mm59in
Rear track
1,534mm60in
1,534mm60in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
121mm5in
Trunk volume
260L
260L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
65L
64L
CO2 emissions
214g/km
222g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.97,200 rpm4,400-6,000 rpm7,500 rpm
PorscheCayman (987C)2.76,500 rpm4,600-6,000 rpm7,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.8 s
23.7 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
265 hp
198 kW
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
245 hp
183 kW

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9 has 20 hp more than Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7 and Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
273 Nm
201 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
1,300 kg
2,866 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 20092.9
263 km/h
163 mph
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
258 km/h
160 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 20092.95.7 s
PorscheCayman (987C)2.76.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9 and Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7: 0.4 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 20092.9
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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 20092.9
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
188 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
714 km
444 mi
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
688 km
428 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
265 hp
198 kW
5.7 s
263 km/h
163 mph
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
245 hp
183 kW
6.1 s
258 km/h
160 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 20092.9
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,304 mm
51.3 in
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,341 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,305 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 (987C)Facelift 20092.9
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9 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 20092.9
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.7 s
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
6.1 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 20092.9
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
188 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
Power
265 hp
198 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
273 Nm
201 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.1 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,304 mm
51.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,341 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
688 km
428 mi
CO2 score
214 g/km
222 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
188 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 27 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 26 km (16 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7

  • Is 60 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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