Porsche Cayman MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Porsche Cayman model year from 2006 to 2025 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Cayman has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2019 (up to 25 MPG combined). Every rated gas version calls for premium gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Porsche Cayman fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2024 | 19–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2023 | 19–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2022 | 19–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2021 | 19–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2020 | 21–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2019 | 21–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2018 | 21–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2017 | 22–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2016 | 20–25 MPG | 3.4L 6-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | $44,995 | 21 listings |
| 2015 | 22–25 MPG | 3.4L 6-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl | $61,990 | 16 listings |
| 2014 | 22–25 MPG | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 21–23 MPG | 3.4L 6-cyl, 2.9L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 22–23 MPG | 2.9L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 22–24 MPG | 2.9L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 22–24 MPG | 2.9L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 21–23 MPG | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 21–23 MPG | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 21 MPG | 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
2025 Porsche Cayman: engines & MPG
The 2025 Cayman was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 718 Cayman | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 21 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| 718 Cayman S | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 19 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| 718 Cayman | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| 718 Cayman S | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| 718 Cayman GTS | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| 718 Cayman GTS | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2024 Porsche Cayman: engines & MPG
The 2024 Cayman was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 718 Cayman | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 21 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| 718 Cayman S | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 19 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| 718 Cayman | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| 718 Cayman S | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| 718 Cayman GTS | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| 718 Cayman GTS | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2023 Porsche Cayman: engines & MPG
The 2023 Cayman was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 718 Cayman | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 21 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| 718 Cayman T | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| 718 Cayman T | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| 718 Cayman S | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 19 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| 718 Cayman | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| 718 Cayman S | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| 718 Cayman GTS | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| 718 Cayman GT4 | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| 718 Cayman GTS | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 718 Cayman GT4 | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2022 Porsche Cayman: engines & MPG
The 2022 Cayman was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 718 Cayman | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 21 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| 718 Cayman T | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| 718 Cayman T | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| 718 Cayman S | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 19 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| 718 Cayman | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| 718 Cayman S | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| 718 Cayman GTS | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| 718 Cayman GT4 | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| 718 Cayman GTS | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 718 Cayman GT4 | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2021 Porsche Cayman: engines & MPG
The 2021 Cayman was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 718 Cayman | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 21 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| 718 Cayman T | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| 718 Cayman S | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 19 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| 718 Cayman | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| 718 Cayman T | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| 718 Cayman S | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| 718 Cayman GTS | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| 718 Cayman GT4 | 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| 718 Cayman GT4 | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| 718 Cayman GTS | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2020 Porsche Cayman: engines & MPG
The 2020 Cayman was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayman | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 21 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| Cayman T | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Cayman S | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 19 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Cayman T | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Cayman | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Cayman S | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
2019 Porsche Cayman: engines & MPG
The 2019 Cayman was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayman | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Cayman S | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Cayman | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Cayman S | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Cayman GTS | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Cayman GTS | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
2018 Porsche Cayman: engines & MPG
The 2018 Cayman was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayman | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Cayman S | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Cayman | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Cayman S | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Cayman GTS | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Cayman GTS | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
2017 Porsche Cayman: engines & MPG
The 2017 Cayman was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayman | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Cayman | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Cayman S | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Cayman S | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2016 Porsche Cayman: engines & MPG
The 2016 Cayman was EPA-rated in 7 versions (3.4L 6-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 25 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $44,995 on VehiSales (21 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayman GTS | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 21 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Cayman | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Cayman S | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cayman | 2.7L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cayman GTS | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Cayman S | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Cayman GT4 | 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
2015 Porsche Cayman: engines & MPG
The 2015 Cayman was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.4L 6-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 25 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $61,990 on VehiSales (16 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayman GTS | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 21 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Cayman | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Cayman S | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cayman | 2.7L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cayman S | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Cayman GTS | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2014 Porsche Cayman: engines & MPG
The 2014 Cayman was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.7L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayman | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Cayman | 2.7L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cayman S | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cayman S | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2012 Porsche Cayman: engines & MPG
The 2012 Cayman was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.4L 6-cyl, 2.9L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayman R | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Cayman | 2.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Cayman S | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Cayman R | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Cayman | 2.9L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Cayman S | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2011 Porsche Cayman: engines & MPG
The 2011 Cayman was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.9L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayman | 2.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Cayman S | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Cayman S | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Cayman | 2.9L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2010 Porsche Cayman: engines & MPG
The 2010 Cayman was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.9L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayman | 2.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cayman S | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Cayman S | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Cayman | 2.9L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2009 Porsche Cayman: engines & MPG
The 2009 Cayman was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.9L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayman | 2.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cayman S | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Cayman S | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Cayman | 2.9L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2008 Porsche Cayman: engines & MPG
The 2008 Cayman was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.7L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayman | 2.7L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Cayman | 2.7L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Cayman S | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Cayman S | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Cayman | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2007 Porsche Cayman: engines & MPG
The 2007 Cayman was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.7L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayman | 2.7L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Cayman | 2.7L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Cayman S | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Cayman S | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Cayman | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2006 Porsche Cayman: engines & MPG
The 2006 Cayman was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayman S | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Cayman S | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Porsche Cayman get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Cayman range from 21 to 25 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2019 model year.
What engines does the 2025 Porsche Cayman have?
The 2025 Cayman was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl engines — see the 2025 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Porsche Cayman require premium gas?
Yes — every EPA-rated gas Cayman version specifies premium gasoline.
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