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Toyota Proace City Compact Van vs VinFast VF 8 comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace City Compact Van or VinFast VF 8?

Toyota Proace City Compact Van vs VinFast VF 8: Key differences

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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VinFast VF 8

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Proace City Compact Van

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Proace City Compact Van is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the VinFast VF 8 costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,209 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van is somewhat more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VinFast VF 8. That’s a difference of about 3.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VinFast VF 8 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 471 km, about 134 km more than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van.

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 136 HP. That’s roughly 272 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 Toyota Proace City Compact Van takes 11.1 s. That’s about 5.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VinFast VF 8 delivers clearly more torque with 620 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

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, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is considerably lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 1,097 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van carries substantially more – 921 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 406 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
Toyota Proace City Compact Van
VinFast VF 8

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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van is a city-savvy workhorse that packs surprising practicality and smart packaging into a friendly, easy-to-drive package. It’s the kind of van that gets the job done without fuss — reliable, economical and just sensible enough to make fleet managers smile.

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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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Toyota Proace City Compact Van
VinFast VF 8

Costs and Consumption

Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
337 km
Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
co2
0 - 149 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
376 L
Length
-
Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,934 mm
Height
-
Height
1,667 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Payload
560 - 921 kg
Payload
450 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
353 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VinFast
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