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VinFast VF 8 vs Kia EV5 comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VinFast VF 8 or Kia EV5?

VinFast VF 8 vs Kia EV5: Key differences

VinFast VF 8

  • clearly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia EV5

  • marginally cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

VF 8

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia EV5 is marginally cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the VinFast VF 8 costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,142 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV5 is markedly more efficient: consuming 16.9 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VinFast VF 8. That’s a difference of about 5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV5 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 59 km more than the VinFast VF 8.

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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 306 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VinFast VF 8 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Kia EV5 takes 6.2 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VinFast VF 8 delivers markedly more torque with 620 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 140 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia EV5 is moderately lighter – 2,069 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 386 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VinFast VF 8 carries barely more – 515 kg compared to 511 kg. That’s a difference of about 4 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VinFast VF 8 is slightly 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

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VinFast VF 8
Kia EV5

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
Price
39,400 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 - 18.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Electric Range
476 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,205 kg
Trunk capacity
376 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,750 mm
Length
-
Width
1,934 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,667 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 515 kg
Payload
465 - 511 kg

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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
353 - 408 HP
Power HP
218 - 306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Torque
295 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Power kW
160 - 225 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VinFast
Brand
Kia
Is the VinFast VF 8 offered with different drivetrains?

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

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