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VW Transporter Transporter vs Porsche Cayman comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 500 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 136,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Transporter or Porsche Cayman?

VW Transporter Transporter vs Porsche Cayman: Key differences

VW Transporter Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
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Porsche Cayman

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transporter Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Transporter Transporter is substantially cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Porsche Cayman costs 136,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 98,513 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Transporter uses 7.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Porsche Cayman with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.

Cayman

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Cayman offers significantly more power – delivering 500 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 214 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayman is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the VW Transporter Transporter takes 7.4 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Cayman is considerably faster – reaching 315 km/h, while the VW Transporter Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 165 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayman delivers marginally more torque with 450 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: VW Transporter Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Cayman is visibly lighter – 1,490 kg compared to 1,872 kg. The difference is around 382 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries substantially more – 1,259 kg compared to 281 kg. That’s a difference of about 978 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Transporter is clearly superior overall 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 £37,500
Transporter Transporter

VW Transporter Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 56 - 331 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Price
136,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 220 g/km
co2
295 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Curb weight
1,490 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
184 L
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
4,456 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Height
1,267 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
272 L
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg
Payload
281 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
500 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Max Speed
315 km/h
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
368 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Porsche
Is the VW Transporter Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

The VW Transporter Transporter is available as Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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