Car comparison

Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8vsLexus LFA 4.8 V10

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

Lexus LFA

4.8 V10

560 hp4805 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2010-2012

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 overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari458 Spider4.5 V8LexusLFA4.8 V10
Power
570hp425kW
560hp418kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,590kg3,505lb
Gross weight-
1,755kg3,869lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
48.9s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
55.7s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
9.1s
Calculated
10.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
21.4L/100 km11mpg US13.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.9s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
371hp/t277kW/t168hp/1000 lb
Calculated
352hp/t263kW/t160hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
352Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
729km453mi
Calculated
372km231mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,497cc274cu in
4,805cc293cu in
Length
4,527mm178in
4,505mm177in
Width
1,937mm76in
1,895mm75in
Height
1,211mm48in
1,265mm50in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,605mm103in
Front track
1,672mm66in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance-
110mm4in
Trunk volume
230L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
86L
73L
CO2 emissions
275g/km
379g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8Lexus LFA 4.8 V10PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LFA 4.8 V10: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V89,000 rpm6,000 rpm9,250 rpm
LexusLFA4.8 V108,700 rpm7,000 rpm9,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari458 Spider4.5 V8LexusLFA4.8 V10
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.1 s
10.0 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
33.9 s
38.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Likely limited
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
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.2 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
222 km/h
138 mph
214 km/h
133 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
560 hp
418 kW

Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8 has 10 hp more than Lexus LFA 4.8 V10.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus LFA 4.8 V10 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
480 Nm
354 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
1,590 kg
3,505 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 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
LexusLFA4.8 V103.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8 and Lexus LFA 4.8 V10: 0.3 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8 and Lexus LFA 4.8 V10: 7.8 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
372 km
231 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
560 hp
418 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,505 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,265 mm
49.8 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 mpg UK
3.7 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari458 Spider4.5 V8LexusLFA4.8 V10
Power
570 hp
425 kW
560 hp
418 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 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
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,505 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,265 mm
49.8 in
Range score
729 km
453 mi
372 km
231 mi
CO2 score
275 g/km
379 g/km
Trunk score
230 L
8.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
371 hp/t
277 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 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 Spider 4.5 V8Lexus LFA 4.8 V10
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK19.6 L/100 km12 mpg US14.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km34.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi55.20 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal2,940 L777 US gal647 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year5,145 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 7.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 356 km (221 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 104 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

Lexus LFA 4.8 V10

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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