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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
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Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
337 km
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Electric Range
457 - 471 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
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co2
0 - 149 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
3 - 5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
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Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
376 L
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Length
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Length
4,750 mm
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Width
1,848 mm
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Width
1,934 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,667 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
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Payload
560 - 921 kg
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Payload
450 - 515 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic 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
102 - 136 HP
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Power HP
353 - 408 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
205 - 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
75 - 100 kW
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Power kW
260 - 300 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Toyota
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Brand
VinFast
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