2016 Porsche 718 Cayman

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Rating8.2

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Compact Coupe
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$52,600 - $84,600
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Exceptional handling and cornering abilities

Base stereo system is extremely cheap and basic for the price paid

Remains unchanged for 2016

Supremely engaging transmissions on offer

Limited interior storage spaces

Elegant and polished interior and plenty of customization options

Optional features skyrocket the price up high

Specs & Features

$52,600

price

275 hp @ 7400 rpm

horsepower

214 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

torque

6-Speed Manual

transmission

2.7L 6cyl RWD 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Porsche Cayman Coupe is a compact coupe offered in a single trim, starting off at a base MSRP of $52,600. For that price, it mainly competes with the Alfa Romeo 4C Coupe, the Jaguar F-TYPE Coupe, and the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe. The Cayman Coupe offers 2 powertrains. It is a 2.7L flat-6 engine making 275 horsepower and 213 lb-ft of torque. However, there is a choice between a 6-speed manual transmission and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The Cayman Coupe reaches 60 MPH from zero in 5.4 seconds with the manual transmission, which gets pumped up to 5.3 seconds with the automatic. Depending on the powertrain, the Cayman Coupe can manage a combined fuel economy of between 22 and 25 MPG. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 16 striking colors the Cayman Coupe comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The 2016 Porsche Cayman Coupe is one of the best-handling cars in the segment. It is available in a single trim while there are plenty of cosmetic and other options available to equip.

Trims

    Base
    $52,600 onwards
    • AM/FM/Satellite-Prep
    • Front & rear fog/driving lights
    • Simulated suede/leather Seat trim
    Black Edition
    $59,200 onwards
    • 20-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Navigation system
    • Parking assist
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    S
    $64,100 onwards
    • 19-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Manual front air conditioning
    GTS
    $75,200 onwards
    • 20-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    GT4
    $84,600 onwards
    • Engine: 3.8L 6cyl RWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 385 hp @ 7400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 309 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.1 sec
    • Top Speed: 148 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$52,600- $84,600

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.23

Horsepower

385 hp @ 7400 rpm

Torque

309 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm

Capacity

2

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$55,900- $65,900

Gasoline

7.45

237 hp @ 6000 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm

2

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$42,900- $51,900

Gasoline

7.95

220 hp @ 4500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

-

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$53,100- $67,350

Gasoline

8.78

333 hp @ 5500 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

4

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$40,500- $50,200

Gasoline

8.78

220 hp @ 4450 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

4

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$65,700- $133,205

Gasoline

7.5

425 hp @ 5500 rpm

406 lb.-ft. @ 1850 rpm

4

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$65,000- $165,000

Gasoline

8.29

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

2

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$62,805

Gasoline

8.44

467 hp @ 7100 rpm

389 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

4

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$42,780- $45,015

Gasoline

8.25

306 hp @ 6400 rpm

277 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

4

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$42,610

Gasoline

8.76

255 hp @ 6400 rpm

236 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

4

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2016 Porsche 718 Cayman vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.9 sec13.0 sec-
    2016 BMW M4

    Ranked #1

    3.9 sec12.1 sec155 mph
    4.3 sec--
    4.4 sec12.5 sec-
    4.5 sec13.1 sec-
    2016 Audi TTS

    Ranked #5

    4.6 sec13.3 sec155 mph

    2016 Porsche 718 Cayman vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      22 mpg30 mpg24 mpg16.9 gal.338/507 mi.
      24 mpg34 mpg28 mpg10.5 gal.252/357 mi.
      2016 Audi TTS

      Ranked #2

      23 mpg30 mpg26 mpg14.5 gal.- -
      2016 Audi A5

      Ranked #2

      22 mpg32 mpg26 mpg16.1 gal.354.2/515.2 mi.
      22 mpg32 mpg26 mpg17.4 gal.382.8/556.8 mi.
      19 mpg28 mpg22 mpg17.4 gal.330.6/487.2 mi.

      2016 Porsche 718 Cayman vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        172.4 in.70.9 in.50.9 in.4.3 in.97.4 in.
        192.2 in.75.4 in.53.3 in.4 in.115.8 in.
        185.2 in.72.6 in.54.7 in.5.1 in.107.5 in.
        184.8 in.72.4 in.54.9 in.5.3 in.107.5 in.
        184.8 in.72.4 in.54.9 in.5.3 in.107.5 in.
        184.8 in.72.4 in.55.1 in.5.3 in.107.5 in.

        2016 Porsche 718 Cayman vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          9.7 cu.ft.48 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.
          2016 BMW M4

          Ranked #1

          -103.3 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.
          10.4 cu.ft.82 cu.ft.66.3 cu.ft.
          2016 Audi TTS

          Ranked #3

          -125.3 cu.ft.50.3 cu.ft.
          3.7 cu.ft.97.5 cu.ft.49.5 cu.ft.
          11 cu.ft.91 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.

          2016 Porsche 718 Cayman vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            6.6 cu.ft.9.7 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.-
            14.6 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.-
            49.5 cu.ft.3.7 cu.ft.49.5 cu.ft.-
            -10.4 cu.ft.--
            -10.4 cu.ft.--
            2016 BMW M4

            Ranked #6

            68.5 cu.ft.-11 cu.ft.-

            2016 Porsche 718 Cayman vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              761 lbs.2888 lbs.
              -4145 lbs.
              2016 BMW M4

              Ranked #1

              860 lbs.3530 lbs. -
              -2465 lbs.
              2016 Audi A5

              Ranked #1

              882 lbs.3483 lbs.
              -3455 lbs.

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