Car comparison

Ferrari 488 Spider 3.9 V8vsFerrari 296 GTB 3.0 V6

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

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Ferrari 488 Spider

3.9 V8

670 hp3902 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2015-2019
VS

Ferrari 296 GTB

3.0 V6

663 hp2992 ccHybridRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2022-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Ferrari 296 GTB 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.9 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,016 km
    631 mi
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Ferrari 488 Spider 3.9 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    340 km/h
    211 mph Unrestricted
    325 km/h
    202 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    670 hp
    500 kW
  • Highest torque
    760 Nm
    561 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    472 hp/t
    352 kW/t
    2.1 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    96/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari488 Spider3.9 V8Ferrari296 GTB3.0 V6
Power
670hp500kW
663hp494kW
Torque
760Nm561lb-ft
740Nm546lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Calculated
330 km/h
205 mph
To 99% top speed
38.9s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph
Calculated
34.6s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s
2.9s
0-200 km/h
7.6s
Calculated
7.3s
0-60 mph
2.9s
Calculated
2.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.2s
Calculated
10.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
472hp/t352kW/t214hp/1000 lb
Calculated
451hp/t336kW/t205hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
535Nm/t358lb-ft/ton
Calculated
503Nm/t337lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
684km425mi
Calculated
1,016km631mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,902cc238cu in
2,992cc183cu in
Length
4,568mm180in
4,565mm180in
Width
1,952mm77in
1,958mm77in
Height
1,211mm48in
1,187mm47in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,679mm66in
1,665mm66in
Rear track
1,647mm65in
1,632mm64in
Trunk volume
230L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
78L
65L
CO2 emissions
260g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari 488 Spider 3.9 V8Ferrari 296 GTB 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 488 Spider 3.9 V8: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari 296 GTB 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari488 Spider3.9 V88,000 rpm6,750 rpm8,250 rpm
Ferrari296 GTB3.0 V68,000 rpm3,250 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari488 Spider3.9 V8Ferrari296 GTB3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.9 s
2.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
2.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.6 s
7.3 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
24.9 s
28.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Likely limited
330 km/h
205 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.7 s
4.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.7 s
8.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
237 km/h
148 mph
240 km/h
149 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari488 Spider3.9 V8
670 hp
500 kW
Ferrari296 GTB3.0 V6
663 hp
494 kW

Ferrari 488 Spider 3.9 V8 has 7 hp more than Ferrari 296 GTB 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 296 GTB 3.0 V6 and Ferrari 488 Spider 3.9 V8: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari488 Spider3.9 V8
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
Ferrari296 GTB3.0 V6
740 Nm
546 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari488 Spider3.9 V8
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Ferrari296 GTB3.0 V6
1,470 kg
3,241 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari488 Spider3.9 V8
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Ferrari296 GTB3.0 V6
330 km/h
205 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari488 Spider3.9 V83.0 s
Ferrari296 GTB3.0 V62.9 s

Although Ferrari 488 Spider 3.9 V8 has more power, Ferrari 296 GTB 3.0 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 296 GTB 3.0 V6 and Ferrari 488 Spider 3.9 V8: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari488 Spider3.9 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Ferrari296 GTB3.0 V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ferrari 296 GTB 3.0 V6 and Ferrari 488 Spider 3.9 V8: 5.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari488 Spider3.9 V8
472 hp/t
352 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
Ferrari296 GTB3.0 V6
451 hp/t
336 kW/t
2.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari488 Spider3.9 V8
684 km
425 mi
Ferrari296 GTB3.0 V6
1,016 km
631 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari488 Spider3.9 V8
670 hp
500 kW
3.0 s
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Ferrari296 GTB3.0 V6
663 hp
494 kW
2.9 s
330 km/h
205 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
Ferrari488 Spider3.9 V8
Power
670 hp
500 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,568 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,211 mm
47.7 in
Ferrari296 GTB3.0 V6
Power
663 hp
494 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,565 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,187 mm
46.7 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
Ferrari488 Spider3.9 V8
Power
670 hp
500 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Ferrari296 GTB3.0 V6
Power
663 hp
494 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Ferrari 296 GTB 3.0 V6 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
Ferrari488 Spider3.9 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
3.0 s
Ferrari296 GTB3.0 V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
2.9 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
Ferrari488 Spider3.9 V8
472 hp/t
352 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Ferrari296 GTB3.0 V6
451 hp/t
336 kW/t
2.2 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari488 Spider3.9 V8Ferrari296 GTB3.0 V6
Power
670 hp
500 kW
663 hp
494 kW
Torque
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.0 s
2.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,568 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,211 mm
47.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,565 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,187 mm
46.7 in
Range score
684 km
425 mi
1,016 km
631 mi
CO2 score
260 g/km
-
Trunk score
230 L
8.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
472 hp/t
352 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
451 hp/t
336 kW/t
2.2 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari 488 Spider 3.9 V8Ferrari 296 GTB 3.0 V6
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 488 Spider 3.9 V8

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Ferrari 296 GTB 3.0 V6

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 331 km (206 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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