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VinFast VF 8 vs Leapmotor B05 comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 23,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VinFast VF 8 or Leapmotor B05?

VinFast VF 8 vs Leapmotor B05: Key differences

VinFast VF 8

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Leapmotor B05

  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Leapmotor B05 is significantly cheaper – starting at 23,900 £ , while the VinFast VF 8 costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,648 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Leapmotor B05 is markedly more efficient: consuming 15.8 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VinFast VF 8. That’s a difference of about 6.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Leapmotor B05 offers barely more range – reaching up to 482 km, about 11 km more than the VinFast VF 8.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 190 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 Leapmotor B05 takes 6.7 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VinFast VF 8 delivers significantly more torque with 620 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 380 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, Leapmotor B05 is noticeably lighter – 1,775 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 680 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VinFast VF 8 offers clearly more boot space – 376 L compared to 295 L. That’s a difference of about 81 L.

When it comes to payload, the VinFast VF 8 carries noticeably more – 515 kg compared to 370 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VinFast VF 8 holds a decisive overall lead 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
Leapmotor B05

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
Price
23,900 - 27,300 £
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
15.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Electric Range
401 - 482 km
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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Curb weight
1,775 - 1,855 kg
Trunk capacity
376 L
Trunk capacity
295 L
Length
4,750 mm
Length
-
Width
1,934 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,667 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 515 kg
Payload
363 - 370 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
353 - 408 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Torque
240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VinFast
Brand
Leapmotor
Is the VinFast VF 8 offered with different drivetrains?

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

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