Lexus LBX vs VinFast VF 8 – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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.

Lexus LBX has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28300 £, while the VinFast VF 8 costs 41600 £. That’s a price difference of around 13285 £.

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 has a convincingly edge – offering 408 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 272 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VinFast VF 8 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Lexus LBX takes 9.20 s. That’s about 3.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VinFast VF 8 performs to a small extent better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Lexus LBX tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VinFast VF 8 pulls convincingly stronger with 620 Nm compared to 185 Nm. That’s about 435 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Lexus LBX is convincingly lighter – 1280 kg compared to 2455 kg. The difference is around 1175 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VinFast VF 8 offers to a small extent more room – 376 L compared to 332 L. That’s a difference of about 44 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VinFast VF 8 performs noticeable better – up to 1373 L, which is about 379 L more than the Lexus LBX.

When it comes to payload, VinFast VF 8 minimal takes the win – 515 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Our conclusion: The VinFast VF 8 proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, VinFast VF 8 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.