Car comparison

Ferrari 488 GTB 3.9 V8vsFerrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6

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

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Ferrari 488 GTB

3.9 V8

670 hp3902 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2015-2019
VS

Ferrari 296 GTS

3.0 V6

663 hp2992 ccHybridRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2022-present

Comparison overview

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Ferrari 488 GTB 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
  • Largest trunk
    230 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    96/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    35/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari488 GTB3.9 V8Ferrari296 GTS3.0 V6
Power
670hp500kW
663hp494kW
Torque
760Nm561lb-ft
740Nm546lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Calculated
330 km/h
205 mph
To 99% top speed
39.0s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph
Calculated
38.6s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s
2.9s
0-200 km/h
7.6s
Calculated
7.6s
0-60 mph
2.9s
Calculated
2.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
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Quarter mile
10.2s
Calculated
10.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
472hp/t352kW/t214hp/1000 lb
Calculated
431hp/t321kW/t195hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
535Nm/t358lb-ft/ton
Calculated
481Nm/t322lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
684km425mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,902cc238cu in
2,992cc183cu in
Length
4,568mm180in
4,565mm180in
Width
1,952mm77in
1,958mm77in
Height
1,213mm48in
1,191mm47in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,679mm66in
1,665mm66in
Rear track
1,647mm65in
1,632mm64in
Trunk volume
230L
49L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
78L
65L
CO2 emissions
260g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari 488 GTB 3.9 V8Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 488 GTB 3.9 V8: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari488 GTB3.9 V88,000 rpm3,000 rpm8,250 rpm
Ferrari296 GTS3.0 V68,000 rpm6,250 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari488 GTB3.9 V8Ferrari296 GTS3.0 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
7.6 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
24.9 s
30.9 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
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.7 s
4.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.7 s
8.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.2 s
10.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
237 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari488 GTB3.9 V8
670 hp
500 kW
Ferrari296 GTS3.0 V6
663 hp
494 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 and Ferrari 488 GTB 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 GTB3.9 V8
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
Ferrari296 GTS3.0 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 GTB3.9 V8
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Ferrari296 GTS3.0 V6
1,540 kg
3,395 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 GTB3.9 V8
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Ferrari296 GTS3.0 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 GTB3.9 V83.0 s
Ferrari296 GTS3.0 V62.9 s

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

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

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari488 GTB3.9 V8
472 hp/t
352 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
Ferrari296 GTS3.0 V6
431 hp/t
321 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari488 GTB3.9 V8
670 hp
500 kW
3.0 s
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Ferrari296 GTS3.0 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 GTB3.9 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
1,213 mm
47.8 in
Ferrari296 GTS3.0 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
49 L
1.7 cu ft
Length
4,565 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,191 mm
46.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari488 GTB3.9 V8Ferrari296 GTS3.0 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
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,568 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,213 mm
47.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
49 L
1.7 cu ft
Length
4,565 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,191 mm
46.9 in
Range score
684 km
425 mi
-
CO2 score
260 g/km
-
Trunk score
230 L
8.1 cu ft
49 L
1.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
472 hp/t
352 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
431 hp/t
321 kW/t
2.3 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.

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 GTB 3.9 V8
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 488 GTB 3.9 V8

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 181 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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