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VinFast VF 8 vs Ford Transit Custom Transporter comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 49,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VinFast VF 8 or Ford Transit Custom Transporter?

VinFast VF 8 vs Ford Transit Custom Transporter: Key differences

VinFast VF 8

  • moderately cheaper
  • visibly more power
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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

VF 8

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VinFast VF 8 is moderately cheaper – starting at 41,600 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,112 £.

Transit Custom Transporter

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 visibly more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Transporter delivers only slightly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 620 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

VF 8

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

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
VinFast VF 8
Ford Transit Custom Transporter

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

The Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.

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VinFast VF 8
Ford Transit Custom Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Curb weight
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Trunk capacity
376 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,750 mm
Length
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Width
1,934 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
1,667 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 515 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
353 - 408 HP
Power HP
136 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VinFast
Brand
Ford
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