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Citroen C3 vs VinFast VF 8 comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (14,000 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or VinFast VF 8?

Citroen C3 vs VinFast VF 8: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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VinFast VF 8

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

C3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Citroen C3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the VinFast VF 8 costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,600 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C3 is markedly more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VinFast VF 8. That’s a difference of about 5.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VinFast VF 8 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 471 km, about 146 km more than the Citroen C3.

VF 8

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VinFast VF 8 offers clearly more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 295 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VinFast VF 8 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VinFast VF 8 delivers considerably more torque with 620 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 415 Nm more.

C3

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is substantially lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 1,229 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VinFast VF 8 offers somewhat more boot space – 376 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 66 L.

When it comes to payload, the VinFast VF 8 carries somewhat more – 515 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 92 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VinFast VF 8 holds a narrow overall lead 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.

from £41,600
VF 8

VinFast VF 8

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 408 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 457 - 471 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
376 L
Length
-
Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,934 mm
Height
-
Height
1,667 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
450 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
353 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
VinFast
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 have?

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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