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Mazda 3 Sedan vs VinFast VF 8 comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or VinFast VF 8?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs VinFast VF 8: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space

VinFast VF 8

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

3 Sedan

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda 3 Sedan is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the VinFast VF 8 costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,585 £.

VF 8

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 clearly more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 222 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 Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VinFast VF 8 delivers clearly more torque with 620 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm more.

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 3 Sedan is clearly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 1,035 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers slightly more boot space – 450 L compared to 376 L. That’s a difference of about 74 L.

When it comes to payload, the VinFast VF 8 carries only slightly more – 515 kg compared to 481 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 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
25,000 - 34,200 £
Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
co2
123 - 135 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,492 kg
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Trunk capacity
450 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
467 - 481 kg
Payload
450 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
353 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
VinFast
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Sedan have?

The Mazda 3 Sedan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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