Car comparison

Ferrari 458 Spider 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 Spider

4.5 V8

570 hp4497 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2015
VS

Ferrari California

30 4.3 V8

490 hp4297 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    335 km/h
    208 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    570 hp
    425 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,535 kg
    3,384 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    371 hp/t
    277 kW/t
    2.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    275 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    729 km
    453 mi
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari458 Spider4.5 V8FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
Power
570hp425kW
490hp365kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
505Nm372lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
312 km/h
194 mph
To 99% top speed
48.9s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
59.2s99% target: 309 km/h / 192 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
9.1s
Calculated
11.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.9s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
371hp/t277kW/t168hp/1000 lb
Calculated
282hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
352Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
729km453mi
Calculated
595km370mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,497cc274cu in
4,297cc262cu in
Length
4,527mm178in
4,562mm180in
Width
1,937mm76in
1,909mm75in
Height
1,211mm48in
1,322mm52in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,672mm66in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,605mm63in
Trunk volume
230L
340L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
86L
78L
CO2 emissions
275g/km
299g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 458 Spider 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 Spider4.5 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 Spider4.5 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
9.1 s
11.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
33.9 s
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Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 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
7.3 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.2 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
222 km/h
138 mph
204 km/h
127 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V8
570 hp
425 kW
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
490 hp
365 kW

Ferrari 458 Spider 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 Spider 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 Spider4.5 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 Spider4.5 V8
1,535 kg
3,384 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 Spider4.5 V8
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 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 Spider4.5 V83.4 s
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V83.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 458 Spider 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 Spider4.5 V8
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8 and Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8: 1.3 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
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V8
371 hp/t
277 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
282 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V8
729 km
453 mi
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
595 km
370 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V8
570 hp
425 kW
3.4 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 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 Spider4.5 V8
Power
570 hp
425 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,527 mm
178.2 in
Height
1,211 mm
47.7 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 Spider4.5 V8
Power
570 hp
425 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 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 Spider 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 Spider4.5 V8
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 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 Spider4.5 V8
371 hp/t
277 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 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 Spider4.5 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
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,527 mm
178.2 in
Height
1,211 mm
47.7 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
729 km
453 mi
595 km
370 mi
CO2 score
275 g/km
299 g/km
Trunk score
230 L
8.1 cu ft
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
371 hp/t
277 kW/t
2.7 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km22.93 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi36.89 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year3,439 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8

  • Has 80 hp more
  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 89 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 133 km (83 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 24 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8

  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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