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McLaren Super Series Roadster vs VinFast VF 8 comparison

Compare performance (750 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (274,300 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren Super Series Roadster or VinFast VF 8?

McLaren Super Series Roadster vs VinFast VF 8: Key differences

McLaren Super Series Roadster

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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VinFast VF 8

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Super Series Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VinFast VF 8 is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,600 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Roadster costs 274,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 232,723 £.

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 McLaren Super Series Roadster offers considerably more power – delivering 750 HP compared to 408 HP. That’s roughly 342 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Super Series Roadster is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the VinFast VF 8 takes 5.5 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Super Series Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 620 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: VinFast VF 8 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Super Series Roadster is considerably lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 1,017 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VinFast VF 8 offers clearly more boot space – 376 L compared to 58 L. That’s a difference of about 318 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VinFast VF 8 is far ahead overall 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
McLaren Super Series Roadster
VinFast VF 8

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McLaren Super Series Roadster

The McLaren Super Series Roadster delivers the kind of razor-sharp performance and open-air drama that makes every twisty road feel like a private racetrack. It wraps jaw-dropping pace, cutting-edge design and surprisingly everyday usability into one impossibly exotic package — ideal for buyers who crave supercar theatrics while still needing something they can use on a weekend away.

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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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McLaren Super Series Roadster
VinFast VF 8

Costs and Consumption

Price
274,300 £
Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
co2
276 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,438 kg
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Trunk capacity
58 L
Trunk capacity
376 L
Length
-
Length
4,750 mm
Width
2,161 mm
Width
1,934 mm
Height
-
Height
1,667 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Payload
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Payload
450 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
750 HP
Power HP
353 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
800 Nm
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
552 kW
Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
McLaren
Brand
VinFast
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