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VinFast VF 8 vs Nissan Ariya comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 435 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 54,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VinFast VF 8 or Nissan Ariya?

VinFast VF 8 vs Nissan Ariya: Key differences

VinFast VF 8

  • visibly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
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Nissan Ariya

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  • very slightly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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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.

VinFast VF 8 is visibly cheaper – starting at 41,600 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,286 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VinFast VF 8 is moderately more efficient: consuming 21.9 kWh/100km compared to 24.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Ariya. That’s a difference of about 2.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VinFast VF 8 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 471 km, about 54 km more than the Nissan Ariya.

Ariya

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 Nissan Ariya offers very slightly more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 408 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the VinFast VF 8 takes 5.5 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VinFast VF 8 delivers only slightly more torque with 620 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

VF 8

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Ariya is only slightly lighter – 2,277 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 178 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Ariya offers barely more boot space – 415 L compared to 376 L. That’s a difference of about 39 L.

When it comes to payload, the VinFast VF 8 carries noticeably more – 515 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 152 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VinFast VF 8 leads convincingly 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
54,800 £
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
24.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Electric Range
417 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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Trunk capacity
376 L
Trunk capacity
415 L
Length
4,750 mm
Length
-
Width
1,934 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,667 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 515 kg
Payload
363 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
353 - 408 HP
Power HP
435 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Torque
600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Power kW
320 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VinFast
Brand
Nissan
Is the VinFast VF 8 offered with different drivetrains?

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

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