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Mazda 2 Hybrid vs VinFast VF 8 comparison

Compare performance (116 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 2 Hybrid or VinFast VF 8?

Mazda 2 Hybrid vs VinFast VF 8: Key differences

Mazda 2 Hybrid

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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VinFast VF 8

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

2 Hybrid

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda 2 Hybrid is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the VinFast VF 8 costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,142 £.

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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 substantially more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 116 HP. That’s roughly 292 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VinFast VF 8 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Mazda 2 Hybrid takes 9.7 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

2 Hybrid

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, Mazda 2 Hybrid is clearly lighter – 1,180 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 1,275 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VinFast VF 8 offers markedly more boot space – 376 L compared to 286 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.

When it comes to payload, the VinFast VF 8 carries somewhat more – 515 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,400 - 28,200 £
Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 4 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
-
Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
co2
87 - 93 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
1,180 kg
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Trunk capacity
286 L
Trunk capacity
376 L
Length
-
Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Width
1,934 mm
Height
-
Height
1,667 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Payload
435 kg
Payload
450 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 HP
Power HP
353 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 kW
Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
1,490 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
VinFast
Is the Mazda 2 Hybrid offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda 2 Hybrid is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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