Car comparison

Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7vsRenault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

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

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Porsche Cayman (987C)

2.7

245 hp2687 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2009
VS

Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II)

RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

230 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    199 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    330 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    258 km/h
    160 mph
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    188 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    60/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (987C)2.7RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
245hp183kW
230hp172kW
Torque
273Nm201lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,355kg2,987lb
Gross weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
93.6s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph
Calculated
81.4s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
23.7s
28.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t141kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
688km428mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,687cc164cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,341mm171in
4,228mm166in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,436mm57in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,617mm103in
Front track
1,490mm59in
1,517mm60in
Rear track
1,534mm60in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
-
Trunk volume
260L
330L
Max trunk volume-
1,190L
Doors
2
3
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
64L
60L
CO2 emissions
222g/km
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16VPowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (987C)2.76,500 rpm4,600-6,000 rpm7,300 rpm
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (987C)2.7RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.7 s
28.0 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
245 hp
183 kW
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
230 hp
172 kW

Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7 has 15 hp more than Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16V and Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
273 Nm
201 lb-ft
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
310 Nm
229 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
1,355 kg
2,987 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)2.7
258 km/h
160 mph
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)2.76.1 s
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7 and Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16V: 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)2.7
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16V and Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7: 0.9 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 (987C)2.7
188 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
688 km
428 mi
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
245 hp
183 kW
6.1 s
258 km/h
160 mph
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
230 hp
172 kW
6.5 s
236 km/h
147 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)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
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,228 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 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)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
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7 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)2.7
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
6.1 s
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.5 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)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
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (987C)2.7RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
245 hp
183 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
273 Nm
201 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.5 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,228 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Range score
688 km
428 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
222 g/km
199 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayman (987C) 2.7Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

  • Has 37 Nm more
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 km (16 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 23 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • 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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