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SsangYong Rexton vs VinFast VF 8 comparison

Compare performance (202 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Rexton or VinFast VF 8?

SsangYong Rexton vs VinFast VF 8: Key differences

SsangYong Rexton

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • moderately lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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VinFast VF 8

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

Rexton

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SsangYong Rexton is barely cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the VinFast VF 8 costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 428 £.

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 clearly more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 206 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 SsangYong Rexton takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VinFast VF 8 is very slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the SsangYong Rexton tops out at 184 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VinFast VF 8 delivers markedly more torque with 620 Nm compared to 441 Nm. That’s about 179 Nm more.

Rexton

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: SsangYong Rexton offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Rexton is moderately lighter – 2,145 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 310 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Rexton offers substantially more boot space – 784 L compared to 376 L. That’s a difference of about 408 L.

For maximum load capacity, the SsangYong Rexton offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,977 L, about 604 L more than the VinFast VF 8.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Rexton carries clearly more – 770 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 255 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VinFast VF 8 stands well ahead of its rival 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
SsangYong Rexton
VinFast VF 8

Costs and Consumption

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SsangYong Rexton

The SsangYong Rexton is a no-nonsense full-size SUV that pairs rugged, go-anywhere bones with a surprisingly plush cabin, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want capability without premium-brand prices. It won’t turn heads like a luxury badge, but its generous space, sensible features and honest practicality make it a smart, down-to-earth family hauler — a savvy pick if you value substance over status.

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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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SsangYong Rexton
VinFast VF 8

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 51,300 £
Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
co2
214 - 216 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,145 - 2,180 kg
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Trunk capacity
376 L
Length
4,850 mm
Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,934 mm
Height
1,825 mm
Height
1,667 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,806 - 1,977 L
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Payload
655 - 770 kg
Payload
450 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
202 HP
Power HP
353 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
184 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
441 Nm
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
148 kW
Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
VinFast
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