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Fiat 500 vs VinFast VF 8 comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or VinFast VF 8?

Fiat 500 vs VinFast VF 8: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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VinFast VF 8

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat 500 is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the VinFast VF 8 costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,428 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is significantly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VinFast VF 8. That’s a difference of about 8.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VinFast VF 8 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 471 km, about 140 km more than the Fiat 500.

VF 8

Engine and Performance:

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 considerably more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 290 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VinFast VF 8 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VinFast VF 8 delivers clearly more torque with 620 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: VinFast VF 8 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is considerably lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 1,325 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VinFast VF 8 offers substantially more boot space – 376 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 191 L.

When it comes to payload, the VinFast VF 8 carries visibly more – 515 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 190 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VinFast VF 8 is far ahead overall 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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Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
376 L
Length
-
Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,934 mm
Height
-
Height
1,667 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
450 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
353 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VinFast
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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