2010 Porsche Cayman MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2010 Porsche Cayman.

The 2010 Porsche Cayman has 2 model options: Automatic 7-spd 6-cyl, 2.9 L and Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 2.9 L.

The 2010 Porsche Cayman Automatic 7-spd 6-cyl, 2.9 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 2010 Porsche Cayman Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 2.9 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2010 Porsche Cayman Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2010 Porsche Cayman is 23 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 7-spd 6-cyl, 2.9 L242029
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 2.9 L221927

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2010 Porsche Cayman?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2010 Porsche Cayman is $3,225.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2010 Porsche Cayman to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $4,625 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 7-spd 6-cyl, 2.9 L$3,100spend $4,000 more
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 2.9 L$3,350spend $5,250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2010 Porsche Cayman Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2010 Porsche Cayman will consume in one year is 13 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 7-spd 6-cyl, 2.9 L12
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 2.9 L14

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2010 Porsche Cayman Emit?

The 2010 Porsche Cayman will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2010 Porsche Cayman.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2010 Porsche Cayman model options.

Automatic 7-spd 6-cyl, 2.9 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2010 Porsche Cayman Automatic 7-spd 6-cyl, 2.9 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,000
Fuel Cost$3,100
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.9
TransmissionAutomatic 7-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 2.9 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2010 Porsche Cayman Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 2.9 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,250
Fuel Cost$3,350
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.9
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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  • "2010 Porsche Cayman MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/porsche/cayman/2010.

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