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Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8vsAUDI R8 Spyder (42) · Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ferrari California

30 4.3 V8

490 hp4297 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2014
VS

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) · Facelift 2012

5.2 FSI V10

525 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    312 km/h
    194 mph
  • Lightest
    1,735 kg
    3,825 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    299 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    340 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
Power
490hp365kW
525hp391kW
Torque
505Nm372lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Gross weight-
2,045kg4,508lb
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
311 km/h
193 mph
To 99% top speed
59.2s99% target: 309 km/h / 192 mph
Calculated
60.5s99% target: 308 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
11.2s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
20.5L/100 km11.5mpg US13.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
282hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
301hp/t224kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
595km370mi
Calculated
602km374mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,297cc262cu in
5,204cc318cu in
Length
4,562mm180in
4,440mm175in
Width
1,909mm75in
1,929mm76in
Height
1,322mm52in
1,244mm49in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,638mm64in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,595mm63in
Trunk volume
340L
100L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
78L
80L
CO2 emissions
299g/km
310g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10PowerTorque
  • Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V87,750 rpm5,000 rpm8,000 rpm
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V108,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.2 s
11.3 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
311 km/h
193 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
204 km/h
127 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
490 hp
365 kW
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 has 35 hp more than Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8 and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
505 Nm
372 lb-ft
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
1,745 kg
3,847 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
312 km/h
194 mph
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
311 km/h
193 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V83.8 s
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V103.8 s

Although AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 has more power, Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
282 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
595 km
370 mi
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
602 km
374 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
490 hp
365 kW
3.8 s
312 km/h
194 mph
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW
3.8 s
311 km/h
193 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
Power
490 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,322 mm
52.0 in
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
311 km/h
193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
Power
490 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
311 km/h
193 mph
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
3.8 s
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
3.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
282 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
Power
490 hp
365 kW
525 hp
391 kW
Torque
505 Nm
372 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
3.8 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
311 km/h
193 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Fuel consumption
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,322 mm
52.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in
Range score
595 km
370 mi
602 km
374 mi
CO2 score
299 g/km
310 g/km
Trunk score
340 L
12.0 cu ft
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
282 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari California 30 4.3 V8AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10
Consumption13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.93 LC100 km23.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.89 LC100 mi37.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,439 LC/year3,491 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 240 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 6 km (4 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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