Porsche 718 Cayman 982

Porsche 718 Cayman 982
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The Porsche 718 Cayman 982 (2016–2025): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 23 versions in the European Union, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: 982

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,380–4,460 mm RDW4,380 mm TC4,379 mm
Width1,800–1,820 mm RDW1,800 mm TC1,801 mm
Height1,260–1,280 mm RDW1,290 mm TC1,281–1,295 mm
Wheelbase2,480 mm RDW2,480 mm TC2,475 mm
Front track1,439–1,527 mm ASTRA1,520 mm TC–
Rear track1,458–1,540 mm ASTRA1,560 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,340–1,425 kg RDW1,335–1,450 kg TC1,335–1,495 kg
Mass in running order1,440–1,525 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight1,685–1,780 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats2 RDW––
Doors2 RDW––
Performance
Top speed275–315 km/h RDW–275–315 km/h
0–100 km/h4.5 s EV DB––
Torque––380–450 Nm
Electric
Battery capacity (usable)75.0 kWh EV DB––
Battery capacity (gross)82.0 kWh EV DB––
Range (WLTP)500 km EV DB––
AC charging power11 kW EV DB––
DC fast charging power270 kW EV DB––

Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/40R19, 265/40R19, 235/45R18, 265/45R18, 235/35R20, 265/35R20, 245/35R20, 295/30R20

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), open EV databases (EV Compare, Open EV Data, Gaia EVDB), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
3 years97.0% (95.2–98.1)92.2%592

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres5.4%20.5%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)1.2%5.6%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

18 complaints for model years 2016–2025. 1 fire · 2 injuries

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 23 versions of the Porsche 718 Cayman 982

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European Union 11 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂EU registrations
2022–20254.0 L368 kW (500 PS)Petrol13.0–13.2 L/100 km WLTP295–299 g/km3,148
2021–20252.0 L220 kW (299 PS)Petrol8.6–9.0 L/100 km WLTP203–204 g/km2,798
2021–20254.0 L294 kW (400 PS)Petrol10.1–10.3 L/100 km WLTP233–252 g/km2,157
2021–20242.5 L257 kW (349 PS)Petrol9.6–9.7 L/100 km WLTP219–221 g/km271
2021–20234.0 L309 kW (420 PS)Petrol10.7–10.8 L/100 km WLTP244–245 g/km1,805
2019–20204.0 L309 kW (420 PS)Petrol–249 g/km3,528
2016–20202.0 L220 kW (299 PS)Petrol–160–182 g/km15,613
20204.0 L294 kW (400 PS)Petrol–245 g/km546
2016–20202.5 L257 kW (349 PS)Petrol–168–193 g/km4,382
2018–20202.5 L269 kW (366 PS)Petrol–187–194 g/km4,222
20172.0 L330 kW (449 PS)Petrol–160 g/km56

United States 6 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2021–2025SIDI2.0 LPetrol7-speed automated manualRear-wheel drive23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA233–236 g/km
2021–2025SIDI2.0 LPetrol6-speed manualRear-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA245–254 g/km
2021–2025SIDI2.5 LPetrol6-speed manualRear-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
2021–2025SIDI2.5 LPetrol7-speed automated manualRear-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA255 g/km
2020–2025SIDI4.0 LPetrol6-speed manualRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA285–294 g/km
2021–2025SIDI4.0 LPetrol7-speed automated manualRear-wheel drive16–21 MPG (11.2–14.7 L/100 km) EPA260–338 g/km

Canada 6 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2020–2025Two-seater2.0 LPetrol7-speed automated manual10.0–10.1 L/100 km 5-cycle233–236 g/km
2020–2025Two-seater2.0 LPetrol6-speed manual10.5–10.9 L/100 km 5-cycle245–254 g/km
2020–2025Two-seater2.5 LPetrol7-speed automated manual10.9 L/100 km 5-cycle255 g/km
2020–2025Two-seater2.5 LPetrol6-speed manual11.2 L/100 km 5-cycle263 g/km
2021–2025Two-seater4.0 LPetrol7-speed automated manual11.1–14.4 L/100 km 5-cycle260–338 g/km
2020–2025Two-seater4.0 LPetrol6-speed manual12.2–12.5 L/100 km 5-cycle284–294 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.