Car comparison

Ferrari 458 Italia 4.5 V8vsFerrari California 30 4.3 V8

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

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Ferrari 458 Italia

4.5 V8

570 hp4497 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2015
VS

Ferrari California

30 4.3 V8

490 hp4297 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Ferrari 458 Italia 4.5 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    340 km/h
    211 mph Unrestricted
    325 km/h
    202 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    570 hp
    425 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    413 hp/t
    308 kW/t
    2.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100

Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari458 Italia4.5 V8FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
Power
570hp425kW
490hp365kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
505Nm372lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Calculated
312 km/h
194 mph
To 99% top speed
46.9s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph
Calculated
59.7s99% target: 309 km/h / 192 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
8.8s
Calculated
11.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.8s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
413hp/t308kW/t187hp/1000 lb
Calculated
282hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
595km370mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,497cc274cu in
4,297cc262cu in
Length
4,527mm178in
4,562mm180in
Width
1,937mm76in
1,909mm75in
Height
1,213mm48in
1,322mm52in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,670mm105in
Front track-
1,630mm64in
Rear track-
1,605mm63in
Trunk volume-
340L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank-
78L
CO2 emissions-
299g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari 458 Italia 4.5 V8Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 458 Italia 4.5 V8: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari458 Italia4.5 V89,000 rpm6,000 rpm9,250 rpm
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V87,750 rpm5,000 rpm8,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari458 Italia4.5 V8FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.8 s
11.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
29.6 s
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Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Likely limited
312 km/h
194 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.2 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.2 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.8 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
226 km/h
140 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Italia4.5 V8
570 hp
425 kW
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
490 hp
365 kW

Ferrari 458 Italia 4.5 V8 has 80 hp more than Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8 and Ferrari 458 Italia 4.5 V8: 80 hp (60 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Italia4.5 V8
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
505 Nm
372 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Italia4.5 V8
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
1,735 kg
3,825 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Italia4.5 V8
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
312 km/h
194 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Italia4.5 V83.4 s
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V83.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 458 Italia 4.5 V8 and Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Italia4.5 V8
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Italia4.5 V8
413 hp/t
308 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
282 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari458 Italia4.5 V8
570 hp
425 kW
3.4 s
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
490 hp
365 kW
3.8 s
312 km/h
194 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
Ferrari458 Italia4.5 V8
Power
570 hp
425 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,527 mm
178.2 in
Height
1,213 mm
47.8 in
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

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
Ferrari458 Italia4.5 V8
Power
570 hp
425 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
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

Ferrari 458 Italia 4.5 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
Ferrari458 Italia4.5 V8
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
3.4 s
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 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
Ferrari458 Italia4.5 V8
413 hp/t
308 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari458 Italia4.5 V8FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
Power
570 hp
425 kW
490 hp
365 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
505 Nm
372 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,527 mm
178.2 in
Height
1,213 mm
47.8 in
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
Range score
-
595 km
370 mi
CO2 score
-
299 g/km
Trunk score
-
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
413 hp/t
308 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
282 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 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 458 Italia 4.5 V8Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8
Consumption13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.28 LC100 km22.93 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.46 LC100 mi36.89 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,491 LC/year3,439 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 458 Italia 4.5 V8

  • Has 80 hp more
  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Is 355 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 28 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 131 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8

  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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