Porsche Cayman 2009 vs BMW 1 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Porsche Cayman is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Cayman engine produces 47 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Porsche Cayman reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Porsche Cayman consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Porsche Cayman could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Porsche Cayman consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 147 mm (5.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 1 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 1 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.42 m | |
| Porsche Cayman is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Cayman is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 370 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage space. Porsche Cayman has 110 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Cayman is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`635 | 1`845 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Porsche Cayman has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Porsche Cayman, so Porsche Cayman quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 6400 | |
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