Porsche 718 Cayman S vs. Porsche 911 Carrera
When we compare the Porsche 718 Cayman S's and the Porsche 911 Carrera's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 718 Cayman S has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and fuel efficiency. The Porsche 911 Carrera has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Porsche 718 Cayman S's and the Porsche 911 Carrera's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 911 Carrera is a better car than the Porsche 718 Cayman S.
Porsche 718 Cayman S vs. Porsche 911 Carrera Pricing
For a new model, the Porsche 718 Cayman S's price is between $85,835 and $107,580, with the Porsche 911 Carrera priced between $118,440 and $150,076.
Porsche 718 Cayman S vs. Porsche 911 Carrera Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Porsche 718 Cayman S loses 21.7 percent of its value and the Porsche 911 Carrera loses 15.2 percent of its value. This means the Porsche 911 Carrera retains 6.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Porsche 718 Cayman S.
Porsche 718 Cayman S vs. Porsche 911 Carrera Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Porsche 718 Cayman is 7.6 out of 10 while the Porsche 911's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Porsche 718 Cayman being ranked 7 out of 21 Best Luxury 2-seater Cars and the Porsche 911 being ranked 1 out of 21. Out of 40 Best Luxury Sports Cars, the Porsche 718 Cayman is ranked 14 and the Porsche 911 is ranked 1. The Porsche 718 Cayman is also ranked 16 out of 33 Best Luxury Coupes while the Porsche 911 is ranked 2 out of 33.
Porsche 718 Cayman S vs. Porsche 911 Carrera Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Porsche 718 Cayman is 6.4 out of 10. For the Porsche 911 the reliability rating is 7.8 out of 10. This gives the Porsche 911 an advantage in reliability compared to the Porsche 718 Cayman.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Porsche 718 Cayman S’s base engine makes 350 horsepower, and the Porsche 911 Carrera base engine makes 379 horsepower. The S is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, while the Carrera is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 406 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$85,835 - $107,580
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
21.7%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$118,440 - $150,076
Used Asking Price:
$130,045 - $163,789
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
15.2%
Porsche 718 Cayman Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
6.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche 911 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche 718 Cayman Rankings
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12 out of / 32Ranking
14 out of / 40Ranking
14 out of / 21Ranking
15 out of / 33Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 33Ranking
16 out of / 33Ranking
19 out of / 40Ranking
22 out of / 40Ranking
27 out of / 40Porsche 911 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 40Ranking
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1 out of / 40Ranking
1 out of / 33Ranking
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1 out of / 21Ranking
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1 out of / 21Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 33Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 33Ranking
5 out of / 40Ranking
5 out of / 21Ranking
9 out of / 21Ranking
10 out of / 40Ranking
11 out of / 15Ranking
15 out of / 33Ranking
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23 out of / 32Ranking
23 out of / 29Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Porsche 718 Cayman Trim Levels
Base, GT4, GT4 RS, GTS 4.0, T
Other Porsche 911 Trim Levels
Carrera 4, Carrera 4 GTS, Carrera 4S, Carrera GTS, Carrera S, Carrera T, Dakar, GT3, GT3 RS, GT3 Touring, Sport Classic, Turbo, Turbo S
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
350 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
309 foot-lbs @ 1900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.113 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
379 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
331 foot-lbs @ 1950 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.113 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 24 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
321 / 406 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 406 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
14.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
4.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
70.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3086 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
51 inches
Length:
172.4 inches
Wheelbase:
97.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3354 lbs
Width:
79.7 inches
Height:
51.1 inches
Length:
177.9 inches
Wheelbase:
96.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/40ZR19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/40ZR19
