2016 Audi A5 vs 2016 Porsche Cayman

2016 Audi A5

2016 Porsche Cayman

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2-Door Convertible Automatic Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A5 2-Door Convertible Automatic Premium	21	29	$44,548	$47,900
A5 2-Door Convertible Automatic Premium Plus	21	29	$44,548	$47,900
A5 2-Door Coupe Automatic Premium	21	30	$38,596	$41,500
A5 2-Door Coupe Automatic Premium Plus	21	30	$38,596	$41,500
A5 2-Door Coupe Manual Premium	22	32	$37,666	$40,500
A5 2-Door Coupe Manual Premium Plus	22	32	$37,666	$40,500
S5 2-Door Convertible Premium Plus	18	26	$56,824	$61,100
S5 2-Door Convertible Prestige	18	26	$56,824	$61,100
S5 2-Door Coupe Automatic Premium Plus	18	28	$50,314	$54,100
S5 2-Door Coupe Automatic Prestige	18	28	$50,314	$54,100
S5 2-Door Coupe Manual Premium Plus	17	26	$49,384	$53,100
S5 2-Door Coupe Manual Prestige	17	26	$49,384	$53,100

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2-Door Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cayman 2-Door Coupe	20	30	N/A	$52,600
Cayman 2-Door Coupe Black Edition	N/A	N/A	N/A	$59,200
Cayman 2-Door Coupe GT4	18	23	N/A	$84,600
Cayman 2-Door Coupe GTS	19	26	N/A	$75,200
Cayman 2-Door Coupe S	20	28	N/A	$64,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$44,548

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$47,900

$52,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$798 / month

$877 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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8.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Audi S5 Coupe and S5 Cabriolet are among the best-looking (and best-performing) luxury coupes on the market.

The 2016 Porsche Cayman offers most of the driving satisfaction and practicality of the fabled 911—and perhaps with even more thrills.

TCC Likes

Powerful engine
Gorgeous styling
All-wheel-drive traction

Beautiful profile
Deep performance heritage
Tidy size

TCC Dislikes

Cramped back seat
High price tag
Small trunk opening

Not much cargo space
Can get very pricey with extensive options list
You'll need the rear camera system

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Two-Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

46.8

Front Head Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.3

Second Leg Room (in)

31.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

Second Head Room (in)

36.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.6

60.1

Length, Overall (in)

182.1

172.4

Height, Overall (in)

54.4

50.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.1

60.5

Wheelbase (in)

108.3

97.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.2

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

12.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.1

16.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

36.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/40HR18

P235/45ZR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/40HR18

P265/45ZR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4045

2888

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

18 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

120

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

340

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1500

213 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.7 L/165

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

220 @ 4450

275 @ 7400

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded H-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.84

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

3.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.85

3.89

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.46

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

0.97

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

3.33

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.05

Trans Order Code

480

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.13

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Manual w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A5

Porsche Cayman

Body Style

quattro Cabriolet

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.3 (Est)

7.4

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