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Renault Express vs VinFast VF 8 comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Express or VinFast VF 8?

Renault Express vs VinFast VF 8: Key differences

Renault Express

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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VinFast VF 8

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Express

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Express is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the VinFast VF 8 costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,437 £.

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 VinFast VF 8 offers substantially more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 306 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VinFast VF 8 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VinFast VF 8 is somewhat faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Renault Express tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 33 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VinFast VF 8 delivers clearly more torque with 620 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is clearly lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 1,159 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Express offers significantly more capacity – up to 3,300 L, about 1,927 L more than the VinFast VF 8.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries noticeably more – 700 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.

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
Renault Express
VinFast VF 8

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Renault Express

The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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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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Renault Express
VinFast VF 8

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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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
121 - 149 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
376 L
Length
4,393 mm
Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,934 mm
Height
1,811 mm
Height
1,667 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Payload
575 - 700 kg
Payload
450 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Power HP
353 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2021
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
VinFast
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