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

S 3.4

320 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2012
VS

Porsche Cayman (987C)

2.7

245 hp2687 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    233 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    221 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    691 km
    430 mi
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    36/100

Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7

  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
Power
320hp239kW
245hp183kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
273Nm201lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,300kg2,866lb
Gross weight
1,675kg3,693lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
258 km/h
160 mph
To 99% top speed
113.8s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
93.6s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
19.7s
23.7s
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t141kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
691km430mi
Calculated
688km428mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
2,687cc164cu in
Length
4,347mm171in
4,341mm171in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,306mm51in
1,305mm51in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,415mm95in
Front track
1,486mm59in
1,490mm59in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,534mm60in
Ground clearance
126mm5in
121mm5in
Trunk volume
260L
260L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
65L
64L
CO2 emissions
221g/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 S 3.4Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.47,200 rpm4,750 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 2009S 3.4PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.7 s
23.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
258 km/h
160 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 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 2009S 3.4
320 hp
239 kW
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
245 hp
183 kW

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 has 75 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 S 3.4: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
370 Nm
273 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 2009S 3.4
1,375 kg
3,031 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 2009S 3.4
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 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 2009S 3.45.1 s
PorscheCayman (987C)2.76.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 and Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7: 1.0 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 2009S 3.4
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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 2009S 3.4
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 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 2009S 3.4
691 km
430 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 2009S 3.4
320 hp
239 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 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 2009S 3.4
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 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
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 2009S 3.4
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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 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 2009S 3.4
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.1 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 2009S 3.4
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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 2009S 3.4PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
Power
320 hp
239 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
273 Nm
201 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
1,306 mm
51.4 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
691 km
430 mi
688 km
428 mi
CO2 score
221 g/km
222 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Has 97 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 3 km (2 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7

  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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