The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan GT-R (09 - 11) vs. Porsche Cayman S PDK (09 - 12)
€ 83,500

€ 65,500

€ 83,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan GT-R is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.9 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Porsche Cayman S.
Nissan GT-R
Porsche Cayman S
53.9
74.6
82.5
51.4
70.9
77.9
74.6 in
Width
70.9 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
53.9 in
Height
51.4 in
109.4
183.1
95.1
171.1
183.1 in
Length
171.1 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
95.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan GT-R
Porsche Cayman S
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3693 lb

Weight Difference:
805 lb
20.12 %

General
Nissan GT-R
Porsche Cayman S
R35
Generation
987C
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan GT-R
Porsche Cayman S
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Nissan VR
Engine Series
VR38DETT
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
3.4 L / 166 cu in
478 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 7200 rpm
Nissan GT-R
478 hp
316 hp
Porsche Cayman S
434 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Nissan GT-R
434 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayman S
Performance
Nissan GT-R
Porsche Cayman S
193 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
3.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan GT-R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayman S
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8.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 lb/hp
Nissan GT-R
8.37 lb/hp
10.12 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan GT-R
Porsche Cayman S
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Nissan GT-R
19 mpg
25 mpg
Porsche Cayman S
13 mpg
city
17 mpg
26 mpg
highway
36 mpg
19.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
371 mi
Range
429 mi
Nissan GT-R
371 mi
429 mi
Porsche Cayman S
Environmental Impact
235 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
178.2 kWh
Nissan GT-R
235 kWh
178.2 kWh
Porsche Cayman S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
480 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan GT-R
Porsche Cayman S
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
849 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data