2011 Porsche Cayman vs. 2013 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Porsche Cayman would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 213 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Golf is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Porsche Cayman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. (329 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Porsche Cayman | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
Model | Cayman | Golf |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3400 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1508 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4346 mm | 4212 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1285 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |