2017 Porsche 718 Cayman

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Rating8.6

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Compact Coupe
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$53,900 - $66,300
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Exceptional handling and extremely enjoyable to drive

Last generation flat-6 engine used to sound better

Fully redesigned and the Cayman has been renamed to 718 Cayman

Two equally impressive, slick-shifting transmissions offered

A lot of basic features are now costly options

Well-made cabin and usable cargo area

Convoluted control layout

Specs & Features

$53,900

price

300 hp @ 6500 rpm

horsepower

280 lb.-ft. @ 1950 rpm

torque

6-Speed Manual

transmission

2.0L 4cyl RWD 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman Coupe is a compact coupe offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $53,900. For that price, it mainly competes with the Audi TTS Coupe, the BMW M2 Coupe, and the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe. Between 2 trims the 718 Cayman Coupe offers 2 powertrains. It is a 2.0L turbocharged flat-4 engine making 300 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 2.5L turbocharged flat-4 engine standard on the S trim which makes 350 horsepower and 309 lb-ft of torque. A choice between a 6-speed manual transmission and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is available with both powertrains. The 718 Cayman Coupe reaches 60 mph from zero in 4.3 seconds with the base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.0 seconds with the 2.5L. Depending on the powertrain, the 718 Cayman Coupe can manage a combined fuel economy of between 22 and 24 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 16 striking colors the 718 Cayman Coupe comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman Coupe is one of the sportiest offerings in the segment. It is offered in a single trim while there are plenty of optional features and personalization options offered by the brand. We would recommend adding some optional features to the configuration including keyless entry and ignition, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated and ventilated seats, 14-way power-adjustable seats, full leather upholstery, and a navigation system with Google map services as well as Apple CarPlay. 

Trims

    Base
    $53,900 onwards
    • Powered front seats
    S
    $66,300 onwards
    • 19-inch silver aluminum Wheels

Compare to similar cars

Price

$61,400- $128,800

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.4

Horsepower

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

Capacity

2

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$53,100- $61,100

Gasoline

8.9

333 hp @ 5500 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

4

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$41,200- $48,600

Gasoline

7.5

220 hp @ 4450 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

4

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$156,000

Gasoline

8.21

573 hp @ 6500 rpm

476 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

2

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$52,500

Gasoline

8.19

292 hp @ 5400 rpm

280 lb.-ft. @ 1900 rpm

4

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$53,900- $66,300

Gasoline

8.6

350 hp @ 6500 rpm

309 lb.-ft. @ 1900 rpm

2

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$66,200- $74,700

Gasoline

7.94

320 hp @ 5500 rpm

330 lb.-ft. @ 1380 rpm

4

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$64,165

Gasoline

6.68

467 hp @ 7100 rpm

389 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

4

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$40,155

Gasoline

7.2

241 hp @ 5800 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm

4

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$42,770

Gasoline

7.41

255 hp @ 6400 rpm

236 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

4

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2017 Porsche 718 Cayman vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.7 sec12.9 sec-
    3.1 sec11.2 sec172 mph
    2017 BMW M4

    Ranked #2

    4 sec12.3 sec155 mph
    4.4 sec12.5 sec-
    4.4 sec-96 mph
    4.5 sec13.0 sec186 mph

    2017 Porsche 718 Cayman vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      22 mpg28 mpg24 mpg14.3 gal.300.3/400.4 mi.
      22 mpg32 mpg26 mpg17.4 gal.382.8/556.8 mi.
      2017 Audi A5

      Ranked #1

      21 mpg32 mpg26 mpg16.1 gal.370.30/515.20 mi.
      22 mpg30 mpg25 mpg20 gal.440/600 mi.
      2017 Audi TTS

      Ranked #2

      23 mpg27 mpg25 mpg14.5 gal.326.6/383.4 mi.
      19 mpg28 mpg22 mpg17.4 gal.330.6/487.2 mi.

      2017 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.51 in.4 in.97.4 in.
        194.2 in.75.4 in.53.3 in.5 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.

        2017 Porsche 718 Cayman vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          9.7 cu.ft.88 cu.ft.-
          10.4 cu.ft.82 cu.ft.66.3 cu.ft.
          14.4 cu.ft.91 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.
          2017 Audi TTS

          Ranked #3

          12 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.
          2017 BMW M4

          Ranked #4

          15.7 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.
          4.4 cu.ft.44 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.

          2017 Porsche 718 Cayman vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            -9.7 cu.ft.--
            8.7 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.-
            10.1 cu.ft.4.4 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.-
            66.3 cu.ft.10.4 cu.ft.66.3 cu.ft.-
            2017 Audi A5

            Ranked #5

            8.8 cu.ft.12.2 cu.ft.8.8 cu.ft.232 ft.
            61.8 cu.ft.14.4 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.-

            2017 Porsche 718 Cayman vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              704 lbs.2944 lbs.
              1064 lbs.3455 lbs.
              700 lbs.3891 lbs.
              694 lbs.3803 lbs.
              700 lbs.3748 lbs.
              700 lbs.3958 lbs.

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