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Land Rover Discovery Sport vs VinFast VF 8 comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery Sport or VinFast VF 8?

Land Rover Discovery Sport vs VinFast VF 8: Key differences

Land Rover Discovery Sport

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  • visibly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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VinFast VF 8

  • a bit cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Discovery Sport

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.

VinFast VF 8 is a bit cheaper – starting at 41,600 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,895 £.

As for electric range, the VinFast VF 8 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 471 km, about 413 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

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 markedly more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 139 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VinFast VF 8 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VinFast VF 8 delivers somewhat more torque with 620 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Discovery Sport

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, Land Rover Discovery Sport is visibly lighter – 1,949 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 506 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers significantly more boot space – 780 L compared to 376 L. That’s a difference of about 404 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries slightly more – 641 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 126 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VinFast VF 8 holds a decisive 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
Land Rover Discovery Sport
VinFast VF 8

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Land Rover Discovery Sport

Discovery Sport wears Land Rover’s rugged badge with compact poise, blending a comfortable, well-crafted cabin and genuine off-road confidence for buyers who want versatility without showroom bluster. It settles smoothly on the road with composed manners and a cheeky British charm, making it an appealing pick for families who crave practicality with a hint of adventure.

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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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Land Rover Discovery Sport
VinFast VF 8

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
co2
95 - 187 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Trunk capacity
780 L
Trunk capacity
376 L
Length
-
Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,934 mm
Height
-
Height
1,667 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Payload
582 - 641 kg
Payload
450 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Power HP
353 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
VinFast
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