Compare performance (326 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or VinFast VF 8?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is noticeably cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the VinFast VF 8 costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,062 £.
As for electric range, the VinFast VF 8 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 471 km, about 389 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the VinFast VF 8 offers clearly more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.
Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 5.5 s from 0 to 100 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VinFast VF 8 delivers markedly more torque with 620 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 143 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is clearly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 910 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers moderately more boot space – 470 L compared to 376 L. That’s a difference of about 94 L.
When it comes to payload, the VinFast VF 8 carries barely more – 515 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.
The VinFast VF 8 stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer turns the family MPV into something you’d actually want to park outside a café, pairing compact practicality with surprisingly premium cabin flair. It won’t thrill like a sports car, but it drives with the composed poise you expect from the badge and keeps daily life easy and un-fussy.
detailsThe VinFast VF 8 is a bold, modern electric SUV from Vietnam that packs generous interior space, slick digital tech, and a quietly confident design that punches above its price. On the road it feels composed and user-friendly, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want an up-to-date EV with personality and a sensible, no-fuss ownership proposition.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
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Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
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Electric Range
457 - 471 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
MPV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
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Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
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Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
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Trunk capacity
376 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,750 mm
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Width
1,824 mm
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Width
1,934 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,667 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
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Payload
465 - 505 kg
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Payload
450 - 515 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 326 HP
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Power HP
353 - 408 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
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Torque
500 - 620 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
90 - 240 kW
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Power kW
260 - 300 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
VinFast
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