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VinFast VF 8 vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VinFast VF 8 or Hyundai Santa Fe?

VinFast VF 8 vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

VinFast VF 8

  • visibly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • clearly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space

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

VF 8

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VinFast VF 8 is visibly cheaper – starting at 41,600 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,166 £.

As for electric range, the VinFast VF 8 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 471 km, about 417 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Santa Fe

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 visibly more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 120 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 Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VinFast VF 8 delivers clearly more torque with 620 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 240 Nm more.

VF 8

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is clearly lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 535 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers significantly more boot space – 704 L compared to 376 L. That’s a difference of about 328 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries visibly more – 665 kg compared to 515 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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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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The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
376 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
4,750 mm
Length
-
Width
1,934 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,667 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 515 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
353 - 408 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
VinFast
Brand
Hyundai
Is the VinFast VF 8 offered with different drivetrains?

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

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