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Vauxhall Astra vs VinFast VF 8 comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or VinFast VF 8?

Vauxhall Astra vs VinFast VF 8: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space

VinFast VF 8

  • significantly more power
  • barely more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Astra

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Astra is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the VinFast VF 8 costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,285 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra is substantially more efficient: consuming 15.3 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VinFast VF 8. That’s a difference of about 6.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VinFast VF 8 offers barely more range – reaching up to 471 km, about 17 km more than the Vauxhall Astra.

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 significantly more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 212 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 Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VinFast VF 8 delivers clearly more torque with 620 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

Astra

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, Vauxhall Astra is significantly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 1,017 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers slightly more boot space – 422 L compared to 376 L. That’s a difference of about 46 L.

When it comes to payload, the VinFast VF 8 carries barely more – 515 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VinFast VF 8 is barely 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
Vauxhall Astra
VinFast VF 8

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Vauxhall Astra

The Opel Astra strikes a neat balance between everyday practicality and engaging handling, so the daily grind suddenly feels a bit less dull. Inside it's intelligently packaged with modern kit and comfortable seating, making it a very sensible pick for buyers who want a dependable hatchback that doesn't take itself too seriously.

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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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Vauxhall Astra
VinFast VF 8

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
83 - 454 km
Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
376 L
Length
-
Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,934 mm
Height
-
Height
1,667 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
450 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
353 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
VinFast
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