Porsche Boxster 981 or Porsche Cayman 981c?

2012–2016 vs 2013–2016 · Convertible vs Coupe

In short

Boot: Boxster 981 280 l, Cayman 981c 425 l.
Lowest consumption: Boxster 981 8.2 l/100 km, Cayman 981c 8.2 l/100 km.
Power: Boxster 981 195–243 kW, Cayman 981c 202–250 kW.
Standard equipment: Boxster 981 30 items (Boxster), Cayman 981c 30 items (Cayman).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Porsche Boxster 9812012–2016 · 3 engines · Boxster, Boxster SSpecifications →Listings →

Porsche Cayman 981c2013–2016 · 3 engines · Cayman, Cayman SSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Porsche Boxster 9812012–2016no listings	Porsche Cayman 981c2013–2016no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,374 mm–4,404 mm	Length4,380 mm–4,404 mm
Width	Width1,801 mm	Width1,801 mm
Height	Height1,273 mm–1,282 mm	Height1,286 mm–1,295 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,475 mm	Wheelbase2,475 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance95 mm–100 mm	Ground clearance95 mm–100 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l	Trunk volume425 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,310 kg–1,345 kg	Curb weight1,310 kg–1,345 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank64 l	Fuel tank64 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2012–2016	Production years2013–2016
Body type	Body typeConvertible	Body typeCoupe
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines3
Power	Power195–243 kW (265–330 hp)	Power202–250 kW (275–340 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.7–3.4	Displacement (l)2.7–3.4
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.2 l/100 km · 2.7	Lowest consumption8.2 l/100 km · 2.7
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.7 s · GTS 3.4	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · GTS 3.4
Top speed	Top speed281 km/h	Top speed285 km/h
Trim levelsBoxster · Cayman
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Boxster	Items in the base trim30 · Cayman
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · Boxster S	Items in the top trim34 · Cayman S
Equipment · Comfort8 · 8
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 4
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which uses less fuel — Porsche Boxster 981 or Porsche Cayman 981c?

The most frugal Porsche Boxster 981 uses 8.2 l/100 km (2.7); the most frugal Porsche Cayman 981c 8.2 l/100 km (2.7).

Which is more powerful — Porsche Boxster 981 or Porsche Cayman 981c?

The strongest Porsche Boxster 981 makes 243 kW (330 hp) (GTS 3.4); the strongest Porsche Cayman 981c 250 kW (340 hp) (GTS 3.4).

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