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Porsche Cayman vs Aston Martin Vantage comparison

Compare performance (500 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (136,000 £ vs 168,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Cayman or Aston Martin Vantage?

Porsche Cayman vs Aston Martin Vantage: Key differences

Porsche Cayman

  • markedly cheaper
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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Aston Martin Vantage

  • clearly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Cayman

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Porsche Cayman is markedly cheaper – starting at 136,000 £ , while the Aston Martin Vantage costs 168,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,972 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Aston Martin Vantage uses 12.1 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Porsche Cayman with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Vantage

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin Vantage offers clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 500 HP. That’s roughly 180 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayman is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Aston Martin Vantage takes 3.5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin Vantage delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Cayman is slightly lighter – 1,490 kg compared to 1,745 kg. The difference is around 255 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin Vantage offers markedly more boot space – 235 L compared to 184 L. That’s a difference of about 51 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Aston Martin Vantage holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £168,000
Vantage

Aston Martin Vantage

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 665 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 12.1 - 12.3 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
136,000 £
Price
168,000 - 228,000 £
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.1 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
295 g/km
co2
274 - 279 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe, Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,490 kg
Curb weight
1,745 - 1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
184 L
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
4,456 mm
Length
-
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,267 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
272 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
281 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
500 HP
Power HP
665 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 3.6 s
Max Speed
315 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
450 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
368 kW
Power kW
489 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2021
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Porsche
Brand
Aston Martin
What drivetrain options does the Porsche Cayman have?

The Porsche Cayman is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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