Porsche Cayman
14 model years from 2006 to 2020, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2006–2020
- Class
- Two Seaters
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 21–25 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 6 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2014 (5)
- Fewest problems
- 2020
- Interest
- 13,290 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2020 Cayman in brief
The 2020 Porsche Cayman is a two seaters offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 2.5L 4-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 27 highway), 22% better than the 2020 two seaters average of 19.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,400 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Porsche Cayman has 14 model years in our data, from 2006 to 2020.
Its most efficient year was 2019 at 25 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 21 to 25 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the power train (8), engine (7), unknown or other (4).
Buying used? 2020 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2015 is the year to avoid.
2014 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 6 campaigns and 23 owner complaints.
How the 2006 Cayman compares
The 2006 Porsche Cayman is a two seaters offered with a 3.4L 6-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 171 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 95-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,954 lb.
About the Porsche Cayman
The Porsche Boxster and Cayman are mid-engine two-seater sports cars manufactured and marketed by German automobile manufacturer Porsche across four generations—as a two-door, two-seater roadster (Boxster) and a three-door, two-seater fastback coupé (Cayman).
From the Wikipedia article "Porsche Boxster and Cayman", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2020 Cayman pros & cons
Full 2020 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 24 MPG combined — 22% better than the average 2020 two seaters (19.6 MPG).
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2020 Cayman
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
Year to avoid2015 Cayman
4 owner complaints · 2 recalls
Most reported: Air Bags
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 6 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Cayman changes by model year
- 2017
- Engines added: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 2.5L 4-cyl turbo
- Engines dropped: 3.4L 6-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl and 3.8L 6-cyl
- 2016
- Engine added: 3.8L 6-cyl
- 2014
- New body dimensions: 1.1 in longer, wheelbase +2.7 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Engine added: 2.7L 6-cyl
- Engine dropped: 2.9L 6-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 23 to 25
- 2009
- Engine added: 2.9L 6-cyl
- Engine dropped: 2.7L 6-cyl
- 2007
- Engine added: 2.7L 6-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 21 to 23
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 14 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3.4L 6-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | 172.4 in | 2,888 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | 172.4 in | 2,888 lb | Not rated | 2 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | 172.4 in | 2,976 lb | Not rated | 5 | 5 |
| 2012 | 2.9L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 171.3 in | 2,976 lb | Not rated | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2.9L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 171.3 in | 2,976 lb | Not rated | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 | 2.9L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 171.3 in | 2,976 lb | Not rated | 0 | 5 |
| 2009 | 2.9L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 171.3 in | 2,976 lb | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 171.3 in | 2,954 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 171.3 in | 2,954 lb | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | 3.4L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 171.3 in | 2,954 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2020 Cayman
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Acura NSX | 21 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2020 Audi TT | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Porsche Boxster | 24 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 BMW Z4 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2020 Alfa Romeo 4C | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Porsche 718 | 19 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Porsche. How we calculate this →