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VinFast VF 8 vs Renault R4 comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 27,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VinFast VF 8 or Renault R4?

VinFast VF 8 vs Renault R4: Key differences

VinFast VF 8

  • significantly more power
  • moderately more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault R4

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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.

Renault R4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 27,300 £ , while the VinFast VF 8 costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,237 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault R4 is significantly more efficient: consuming 15.1 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VinFast VF 8. That’s a difference of about 6.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VinFast VF 8 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 471 km, about 62 km more than the Renault R4.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 258 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 Renault R4 takes 8.2 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VinFast VF 8 delivers significantly more torque with 620 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 375 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, Renault R4 is considerably lighter – 1,510 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 945 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault R4 offers substantially more boot space – 1,045 L compared to 376 L. That’s a difference of about 669 L.

When it comes to payload, the VinFast VF 8 carries somewhat more – 515 kg compared to 443 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VinFast VF 8 comes out modestly 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
Renault R4

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
Price
27,300 - 32,800 £
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
15.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Electric Range
409 km
Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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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
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
376 L
Trunk capacity
420 - 1,045 L
Length
4,750 mm
Length
-
Width
1,934 mm
Width
1,808 mm
Height
1,667 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 515 kg
Payload
385 - 443 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
Power HP
353 - 408 HP
Power HP
150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Power kW
110 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
Renault
Is the VinFast VF 8 offered with different drivetrains?

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

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