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NIO EL6 vs VinFast VF 8 comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL6 or VinFast VF 8?

NIO EL6 vs VinFast VF 8: Key differences

NIO EL6

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • barely more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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VinFast VF 8

  • moderately cheaper
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EL6

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VinFast VF 8 is moderately cheaper – starting at 41,600 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,295 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the NIO EL6 is barely more efficient: consuming 20.4 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VinFast VF 8. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO EL6 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 529 km, about 58 km more than the VinFast VF 8.

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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 NIO EL6 offers a bit more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 408 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL6 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the VinFast VF 8 takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 200 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers slightly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 620 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

EL6

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, NIO EL6 is slightly lighter – 2,215 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL6 offers visibly more boot space – 597 L compared to 376 L. That’s a difference of about 221 L.

For maximum load capacity, the NIO EL6 offers barely more capacity – up to 1,430 L, about 57 L more than the VinFast VF 8.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 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.

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EL6

NIO EL6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 406 - 529 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Trunk capacity
597 L
Trunk capacity
376 L
Length
4,854 mm
Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Width
1,934 mm
Height
1,703 mm
Height
1,667 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Payload
455 - 475 kg
Payload
450 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
353 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
NIO
Brand
VinFast
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL6 have?

The NIO EL6 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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