Lamborghini Gallardo vs Ferrari 458 Italia
Compare the Lamborghini Gallardo vs Ferrari 458 Italia. The Lamborghini Gallardo is £50,000 cheaper. The Ferrari 458 Italia is 0.1s quicker to 60mph. The Ferrari 458 Italia is more fuel efficient. Full performance, cost & ownership breakdown.
The Lamborghini Gallardo is priced from £85,000, powered by a 5.2L V10, producing 552 hp, with 540 Nm of torque, reaching 0-60 mph in 3.4s, a top speed of 202 mph, sent to the road via all-wheel drive. The Ferrari 458 Italia is priced from £145,000, powered by a 4.5L V8, producing 562 hp, with 540 Nm of torque, reaching 0-60 mph in 3.3s, a top speed of 202 mph, sent to the road via rear-wheel drive.
The Lamborghini Gallardo offers a 110-litre boot, a usable front boot, runs on petrol, returns around 19 mpg, is covered by a 2yr unlimited warranty. The Ferrari 458 Italia offers a 230-litre boot, runs on petrol, returns around 20 mpg, is covered by a 2yr unlimited warranty.
On cost of ownership, the Lamborghini Gallardo is £50,000 cheaper than its rival, both require around £3,000 per year in maintenance, the Ferrari 458 Italia is the more fuel-efficient choice, a full tank costs around £85 for the Lamborghini Gallardo and £85 for the Ferrari 458 Italia.
Driving Character: Lamborghini Gallardo vs Ferrari 458 Italia
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Lamborghini Gallardo — V10 character with sharp, willing throttle response and an unforgettable note; the Ferrari 458 Italia — High-revving naturally aspirated V8; spine-tingling 9,000rpm ceiling. Characteristic of the Lamborghini Gallardo: LP560 all-wheel drive offers strong traction in all conditions. For the Ferrari 458 Italia: One of the most communicative Ferrari chassis; near-perfect balance. In outright terms it is 552 hp against 562 — a 10 hp gap — and the Ferrari 458 Italia reaches 60 mph 0.1s sooner.
Interior & Cabin: Lamborghini Gallardo vs Ferrari 458 Italia
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Lamborghini Gallardo — Compact, purposeful cabin; seats feel connected to the road; the Ferrari 458 Italia — Steering wheel-integrated controls ahead of their time; clean layout. Characteristic of the Lamborghini Gallardo: Best-selling Lamborghini of its era; well-sorted ergonomics for owners. For the Ferrari 458 Italia: Excellent visibility for the segment; wide glasshouse aids awareness.
Daily Usability: Lamborghini Gallardo vs Ferrari 458 Italia
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Lamborghini Gallardo — Compact dimensions for a Lamborghini; easier in urban than Murciélago; the Ferrari 458 Italia — Relatively compact dimensions for the performance on offer. Characteristic of the Lamborghini Gallardo: Small but usable luggage space in rear compartment. For the Ferrari 458 Italia: 230L boot genuinely useful; front visibility better than many rivals. that means 110 litres of boot space against 230, plus a usable front boot in the Lamborghini Gallardo, and everyday running costs that favour the Ferrari 458 Italia at the pumps.
Ownership: Lamborghini Gallardo vs Ferrari 458 Italia
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Lamborghini Gallardo — Gallardo values have stabilised; entry-level exotic Lamborghini ownership; the Ferrari 458 Italia — Collector status growing; values have strengthened in recent years. Characteristic of the Lamborghini Gallardo: Wide independent specialist support reduces reliance on dealer network. For the Ferrari 458 Italia: Widely regarded as one of the last truly analogue Ferraris. On the wallet the two diverge at £85,000 versus £145,000 — a £60,000 difference.