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Mazda MX-30 vs VinFast VF 8 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or VinFast VF 8?

Mazda MX-30 vs VinFast VF 8: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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VinFast VF 8

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-30

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.

Mazda MX-30 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the VinFast VF 8 costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,714 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mazda MX-30 is a bit more efficient: consuming 18.3 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VinFast VF 8. That’s a difference of about 3.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VinFast VF 8 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 471 km, about 386 km more than the Mazda MX-30.

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 clearly more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 238 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 MX-30 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VinFast VF 8 is noticeably faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Mazda MX-30 tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

MX-30

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 MX-30 is markedly lighter – 1,849 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 606 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VinFast VF 8 offers marginally more boot space – 376 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 26 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VinFast VF 8 offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,373 L, about 218 L more than the Mazda MX-30.

When it comes to payload, the VinFast VF 8 carries clearly more – 515 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 113 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VinFast VF 8 stands well ahead of its rival 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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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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VinFast VF 8

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
co2
22 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
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
376 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,934 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
1,667 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Payload
402 kg
Payload
450 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 HP
Power HP
353 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 kW
Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
830 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
VinFast
What drivetrain options does the Mazda MX-30 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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