Porsche Cayman S MPG by year — every rating on record
The Porsche Cayman S has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 14 model years, from 2006 to 2020. Across those years its best rated version returned 24 mpg (2014) and its thirstiest returned 21 mpg (2006). The EPA record holds 28 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #13 of 39 (68th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2007 | 2 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #12 of 36 (69th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2008 | 2 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #16 of 46 (67th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2009 | 2 | 23 mpg | 22 mpg | #10 of 41 (78th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2010 | 2 | 23 mpg | 22 mpg | #10 of 35 (74th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2011 | 2 | 23 mpg | 22 mpg | #13 of 42 (71th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2012 | 2 | 23 mpg | 21 mpg | #20 of 44 (56th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2014 | 2 | 24 mpg | 22 mpg | #21 of 58 (65th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2015 | 2 | 24 mpg | 22 mpg | #22 of 60 (64th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2016 | 2 | 24 mpg | 22 mpg | #16 of 54 (72th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2017 | 2 | 24 mpg | 22 mpg | #13 of 47 (74th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2018 | 2 | 24 mpg | 22 mpg | #13 of 58 (79th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2019 | 2 | 24 mpg | 22 mpg | #15 of 62 (77th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2020 | 2 | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | #21 of 60 (66th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Porsche Cayman S placed highest in 2009 at #10 of 41, and lowest in 2015 at #22 of 60. It spent 14 of its 14 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 28 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423 | 4/10 |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 410 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 401 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 372 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 401 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 372 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 401 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 372 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI | 20 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 397 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 372 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI | 20 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 397 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 372 | 6/10 |
| 2014 | 3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI | 20 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 397 | 6/10 |
| 2014 | 3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 372 | 6/10 |
| 2012 | 3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI | 19 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2012 | 3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 20 | 29 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 20 | 29 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.4L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 3.4L 6-cyl | 20 | 29 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.4L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 3.4L 6-cyl | 20 | 29 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 3.4L 6-cyl | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.4L 6-cyl | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2007 | 3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 3.4L 6-cyl | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2007 | 3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.4L 6-cyl | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 3.4L 6-cyl | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.4L 6-cyl | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 → 2009 | 21 → 23 mpg | +2 mpg | 500 gal |
| 2012 → 2014 | 23 → 24 mpg | +1 mpg | 479 gal |
| 2019 → 2020 | 24 → 22 mpg | -2 mpg | 523 gal |
What Cayman S fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2020 Porsche Cayman S burns 523 to 548 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,568 | $1,643 | $75 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,830 | $1,917 | $87 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,091 | $2,190 | $100 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2020 model year is $3,500 to $3,700 a year in fuel, or $7,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Two Seaters
Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 22 mpg the Porsche Cayman S is 4 mpg better the median, which is worth about $407 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Porsche nameplates
Every Porsche model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.