Compare performance (195 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (29200 £ vs 41600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or VinFast VF 8?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Peugeot 308 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29200 £ , while the VinFast VF 8 costs 41600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12325 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Peugeot 308: with 15.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s significantly more efficient than the VinFast VF 8 with 21.90 kWh. That’s a difference of about 6.30 kWh.
As for electric range, the VinFast VF 8 performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 471 km, about 21 km more than the Peugeot 308.
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 has a significantly edge – offering 408 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 213 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VinFast VF 8 is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.60 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 308 performs somewhat better – reaching 225 km/h, while the VinFast VF 8 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VinFast VF 8 pulls significantly stronger with 620 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Peugeot 308 is convincingly lighter – 1453 kg compared to 2455 kg. The difference is around 1002 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers hardly perceptible more room – 412 L compared to 376 L. That’s a difference of about 36 L.
In maximum load capacity, the VinFast VF 8 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1373 L, which is about 50 L more than the Peugeot 308.
When it comes to payload, VinFast VF 8 barely noticeable takes the win – 515 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.
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.
The Peugeot 308 brings a sleek, feline profile and an unexpectedly upscale cabin, with clever packaging and materials that feel a touch more premium than you might expect. It’s composed on the road, easy to live with for daily life, and a smart choice if you want a stylish hatch that still behaves when the road gets interesting.
detailsThe 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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Price
29200 - 42600 £
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Price
41600 - 46700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 22.9 kWh
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Electric Range
78 - 450 km
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Electric Range
457 - 471 km
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Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
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Battery Capacity
87.70 kWh
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co2
0 - 129 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1453 - 1749 kg
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Curb weight
2455 - 2520 kg
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Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
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Trunk capacity
376 L
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Length
4367 mm
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Length
4750 mm
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Width
1852 mm
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Width
1934 mm
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Height
1438 mm
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Height
1667 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1258 - 1323 L
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Max trunk capacity
1373 L
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Payload
430 - 503 kg
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Payload
450 - 515 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
131 - 195 HP
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Power HP
353 - 408 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
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Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Torque
500 - 620 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Power kW
260 - 300 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Peugeot
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Brand
VinFast
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.