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VinFast VF 8 vs Fiat Panda comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 70 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 14,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VinFast VF 8 or Fiat Panda?

VinFast VF 8 vs Fiat Panda: Key differences

VinFast VF 8

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Fiat Panda

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat Panda is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the VinFast VF 8 costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,428 £.

Panda

Engine and Performance:

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 offers considerably more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 338 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VinFast VF 8 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.9 s. That’s about 8.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VinFast VF 8 is moderately faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Fiat Panda tops out at 164 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VinFast VF 8 delivers considerably more torque with 620 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 528 Nm more.

VF 8

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: VinFast VF 8 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Panda is considerably lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 1,400 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VinFast VF 8 offers considerably more boot space – 376 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 151 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VinFast VF 8 offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,373 L, about 503 L more than the Fiat Panda.

When it comes to payload, the VinFast VF 8 carries markedly more – 515 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VinFast VF 8 is decisively ahead 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
Price
14,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
113 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
38 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Trunk capacity
376 L
Trunk capacity
225 L
Length
4,750 mm
Length
3,635 mm
Width
1,934 mm
Width
1,643 mm
Height
1,667 mm
Height
1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Max trunk capacity
870 L
Payload
450 - 515 kg
Payload
365 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
353 - 408 HP
Power HP
70 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
164 km/h
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Torque
92 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Power kW
51 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
VinFast
Brand
Fiat
Is the VinFast VF 8 offered with different drivetrains?

The VinFast VF 8 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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