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Hyundai i30 vs VinFast VF 8 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or VinFast VF 8?

Hyundai i30 vs VinFast VF 8: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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VinFast VF 8

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i30

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai i30 is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the VinFast VF 8 costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,005 £.

VF 8

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VinFast VF 8 offers considerably more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 258 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 Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VinFast VF 8 delivers considerably more torque with 620 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.

i30

Space and Everyday Use:

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, Hyundai i30 is significantly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 1,140 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers only slightly more boot space – 395 L compared to 376 L. That’s a difference of about 19 L.

When it comes to payload, the VinFast VF 8 carries barely more – 515 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VinFast VF 8 is decisively ahead 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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VinFast VF 8

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
376 L
Length
-
Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,934 mm
Height
-
Height
1,667 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
450 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
353 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
VinFast
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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