Porsche Boxster 987 or Porsche Cayman 987c?

2004–2012 vs 2005–2012 · Convertible vs Coupe

In short

Length: Boxster 987 4,329 mm, Cayman 987c 4,341 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: Boxster 987 280 l, Cayman 987c 410 l.
Lowest consumption: Boxster 987 9.3 l/100 km, Cayman 987c 9.3 l/100 km.
Power: Boxster 987 176–217 kW, Cayman 987c 180–217 kW.
Standard equipment: Boxster 987 25 items (Boxster), Cayman 987c 25 items (Cayman).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Porsche Boxster 9872004–2012 · 2 engines · Boxster, Boxster SSpecifications →Listings →

Porsche Cayman 987c2005–2012 · 2 engines · Cayman, Cayman SSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Porsche Boxster 9872004–2012no listings	Porsche Cayman 987c2005–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,329 mm	Length4,341 mm
Width	Width1,801 mm	Width1,801 mm
Height	Height1,295 mm	Height1,305 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,415 mm	Wheelbase2,415 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance105 mm	Ground clearance105 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l	Trunk volume410 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,305 kg–1,355 kg	Curb weight1,300 kg–1,350 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank64 l	Fuel tank64 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2004–2012	Production years2005–2012
Body type	Body typeConvertible	Body typeCoupe
Number of engines	Number of engines2	Number of engines2
Power	Power176–217 kW (239–295 hp)	Power180–217 kW (245–295 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.7–3.4	Displacement (l)2.7–3.4
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9.3 l/100 km · 2.7	Lowest consumption9.3 l/100 km · 2.7
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.4 s · S 3.4	Best 0–100 km/h5.4 s · S 3.4
Top speed	Top speed272 km/h	Top speed275 km/h
Trim levelsBoxster · Cayman
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim25 · Boxster	Items in the base trim25 · Cayman
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim30 · Boxster S	Items in the top trim30 · Cayman S
Equipment · Comfort6 · 6
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
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 · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 7
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)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Porsche Boxster 987 or Porsche Cayman 987c?

Length: Porsche Cayman 987c 4,341 mm, Porsche Boxster 987 4,329 mm (a 12 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,415 vs 2,415 mm. Boot: 410 vs 280 l.

Which uses less fuel — Porsche Boxster 987 or Porsche Cayman 987c?

The most frugal Porsche Boxster 987 uses 9.3 l/100 km (2.7); the most frugal Porsche Cayman 987c 9.3 l/100 km (2.7).

Which is more powerful — Porsche Boxster 987 or Porsche Cayman 987c?

The strongest Porsche Boxster 987 makes 217 kW (295 hp) (S 3.4); the strongest Porsche Cayman 987c 217 kW (295 hp) (S 3.4).

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