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Ferrari California T 3.9 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 California T

3.9 V8

560 hp3855 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017
VS

Ferrari California

30 4.3 V8

490 hp4297 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Ferrari California T 3.9 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph
  • Most powerful
    560 hp
    418 kW
  • Highest torque
    755 Nm
    557 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,625 kg
    3,583 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    345 hp/t
    257 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
Power
560hp418kW
490hp365kW
Torque
755Nm557lb-ft
505Nm372lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
To 99% top speed
66.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
59.7s99% target: 309 km/h / 192 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
11.2s
11.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
345hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
282hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
465Nm/t311lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
743km462mi
Calculated
595km370mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,855cc235cu in
4,297cc262cu in
Length
4,570mm180in
4,562mm180in
Width
1,910mm75in
1,909mm75in
Height
1,322mm52in
1,322mm52in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,631mm64in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,605mm63in
Trunk volume
241L
340L
Max trunk volume
340L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
78L
78L
CO2 emissions
250g/km
299g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari California T 3.9 V8Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8PowerTorque
  • Ferrari California T 3.9 V8: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V87,500 rpm4,750 rpm7,750 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
MetricFerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.2 s
11.2 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
126 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
560 hp
418 kW
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
490 hp
365 kW

Ferrari California T 3.9 V8 has 70 hp more than Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8 and Ferrari California T 3.9 V8: 70 hp (52 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
755 Nm
557 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
1,625 kg
3,583 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
315 km/h
196 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V83.6 s
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V83.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari California T 3.9 V8 and Ferrari California 30 4.3 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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 California T 3.9 V8 and Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8: 2.6 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
743 km
462 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
560 hp
418 kW
3.6 s
315 km/h
196 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
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
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
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
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 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
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
3.6 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
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
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
VehicleFerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
490 hp
365 kW
Torque
755 Nm
557 lb-ft
505 Nm
372 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.8 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
Lightness
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
743 km
462 mi
595 km
370 mi
CO2 score
250 g/km
299 g/km
Trunk score
241 L
8.5 cu ft
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari California T 3.9 V8Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km22.93 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi36.89 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year3,439 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari California T 3.9 V8

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 62 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 147 km (92 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 49 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 99 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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