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CUPRA Born vs VinFast VF 8 comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (34,700 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or VinFast VF 8?

CUPRA Born vs VinFast VF 8: Key differences

CUPRA Born

  • a bit cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space

VinFast VF 8

  • visibly more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

CUPRA Born is a bit cheaper – starting at 34,700 £ , while the VinFast VF 8 costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,891 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Born is considerably more efficient: consuming 14.9 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VinFast VF 8. That’s a difference of about 7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers visibly more range – reaching up to 594 km, about 123 km more than the VinFast VF 8.

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 visibly more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VinFast VF 8 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the CUPRA Born takes 5.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 200 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VinFast VF 8 delivers a bit more torque with 620 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 75 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Born is clearly lighter – 1,828 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 627 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Born offers very slightly more boot space – 385 L compared to 376 L. That’s a difference of about 9 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VinFast VF 8 offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,373 L, about 106 L more than the CUPRA Born.

When it comes to payload, the VinFast VF 8 carries somewhat more – 515 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Born holds a solid 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 £34,700
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CUPRA Born

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 326 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 428 - 594 km
CUPRA Born
VinFast VF 8

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CUPRA Born

The CUPRA Born blends sharp, athletic styling with a playful electric character, delivering hatchback agility and hot-hatch attitude whether you're darting through the city or cruising the open road. Inside, the cabin punches above its weight with smart materials and practical space, making it a compelling pick for buyers who want electric motoring without surrendering the grin.

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VinFast VF 8

The 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.

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CUPRA Born
VinFast VF 8

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,700 - 45,300 £
Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
428 - 594 km
Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Battery Capacity
79 kWh
Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,828 - 1,999 kg
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
376 L
Length
4,324 mm
Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,934 mm
Height
1,540 mm
Height
1,667 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,267 L
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Payload
431 - 452 kg
Payload
450 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 326 HP
Power HP
353 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
265 - 545 Nm
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 240 kW
Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
VinFast
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