Car comparison

Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8vsFerrari California T 3.9 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 T

3.9 V8

560 hp3855 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ferrari California T 3.9 V8

  • Highest torque
    755 Nm
    557 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    250 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    743 km
    462 mi
  • Largest trunk
    241 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    45/100

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
  • Lightest
    1,535 kg
    3,384 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    371 hp/t
    277 kW/t
    2.7 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari458 Spider4.5 V8FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
Power
570hp425kW
560hp418kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
755Nm557lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,625kg3,583lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
48.9s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
66.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
9.1s
Calculated
11.2s
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.9s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
371hp/t277kW/t168hp/1000 lb
Calculated
345hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
352Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
465Nm/t311lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
729km453mi
Calculated
743km462mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,497cc274cu in
3,855cc235cu in
Length
4,527mm178in
4,570mm180in
Width
1,937mm76in
1,910mm75in
Height
1,211mm48in
1,322mm52in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,672mm66in
1,631mm64in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,605mm63in
Trunk volume
230L
241L
Max trunk volume-
340L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
86L
78L
CO2 emissions
275g/km
250g/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 T 3.9 V8PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari California T 3.9 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V89,000 rpm6,000 rpm9,250 rpm
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V87,500 rpm4,750 rpm7,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari458 Spider4.5 V8FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.1 s
11.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
33.9 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.2 s
9.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
222 km/h
138 mph
202 km/h
126 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
560 hp
418 kW

Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8 has 10 hp more than Ferrari California T 3.9 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari California T 3.9 V8 and Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8: 10 hp (7 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
755 Nm
557 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
1,625 kg
3,583 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
315 km/h
196 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V83.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8 and Ferrari California T 3.9 V8: 0.2 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ferrari California T 3.9 V8 and Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
743 km
462 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
560 hp
418 kW
3.6 s
315 km/h
196 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,570 mm
179.9 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Ferrari California T 3.9 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
3.6 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari458 Spider4.5 V8FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
Power
570 hp
425 kW
560 hp
418 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
755 Nm
557 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,570 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,322 mm
52.0 in
Range score
729 km
453 mi
743 km
462 mi
CO2 score
275 g/km
250 g/km
Trunk score
230 L
8.1 cu ft
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
371 hp/t
277 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 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 T 3.9 V8
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Ferrari California T 3.9 V8

  • Has 215 Nm more
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 km (9 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 11 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 25 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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